Math 6: ACAP Review

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions, and it always contains an equal sign.

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How do you isolate a variable in the equation x - 62 = 123?

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To isolate the variable x, you should add 62 to each side of the equation.

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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The inverse operation of division is multiplication.

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What is the correct step to solve for the variable in the equation 15 = m - 5?

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You should add 5 to both sides of the equation.

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Which equation has w = 8 as the solution?

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The equation 8w = 64 has w = 8 as the solution.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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Inverse operations are used to undo operations and isolate the variable in an equation.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3x + 5 = 20?

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The first step is to subtract 5 from both sides of the equation.

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If you have the equation 2y = 10, how do you solve for y?

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To solve for y, divide both sides of the equation by 2.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an equation or expression.