equations

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing one or more variables.

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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(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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p = 35

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t = 9

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m = 7

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x = 4

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None of these match my answer.

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What is a variable in an equation?

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

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What is a constant in an equation?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change in an equation.

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What is the purpose of isolating a variable?

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Isolating a variable helps to find its value by getting it alone on one side of the equation.