Solving Linear Equations Word Problems

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What is a linear equation?

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What does it mean to solve a linear equation?

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To solve a linear equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is a word problem in mathematics?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring interpretation and translation into a mathematical equation.

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How do you identify the variable in a word problem?

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully and identify the key information and what is being asked.

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How do you translate a word problem into an equation?

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Identify the relationships and quantities described in the problem, then use mathematical symbols to express these relationships as an equation.

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What does 'twice as much' mean in a word problem?

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'Twice as much' means to multiply the quantity by 2.

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What does 'half as much' mean in a word problem?

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'Half as much' means to divide the quantity by 2.

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If Skyah watches 120 minutes of Netflix, how do you express Jade's watching time?

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How do you find the total when dividing a bill evenly among people?

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If each person pays an equal amount, the total bill can be found by multiplying the amount each person pays by the number of people.