8th grade equations

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What is the solution to the equation g - 5 = 9.4?

Back

g = 14.4

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Evaluate 6m + 2 for m = -1.

Back

-4

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What is the solution to the equation 6t - (1/6) = 9?

Back

t = 1 19/36

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Solve for x in the equation -8(x + 2) = -10.

Back

x = -3/4

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If fingernails grow about 1.5 inches per year, how long would it take to grow nails 36 inches long?

Back

24 years

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What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

Back

A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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What is the distributive property?

Back

a(b + c) = ab + ac, distributing a across the sum.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.