Writing Algebraic Equations

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What is an algebraic equation?

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An algebraic equation is a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions, typically involving variables and constants.

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What does it mean to 'translate' a word problem into an algebraic equation?

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Translating a word problem into an algebraic equation means converting the words and phrases of the problem into mathematical symbols and expressions.

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What does the variable 'm' represent in the equation m - 12 = 5?

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In the equation m - 12 = 5, 'm' represents the total amount of money Ted had before buying the dolphin poster.

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How do you solve the equation m - 12 = 5 for m?

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To solve for m, add 12 to both sides of the equation: m = 5 + 12, so m = 17.

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What is the equation for '12 increased by g is the same as 25'?

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The equation is 12 + g = 25.

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How do you find the value of g in the equation 12 + g = 25?

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To find g, subtract 12 from both sides: g = 25 - 12, so g = 13.

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What does the variable 'p' represent in the equation p + 125 = 262?

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In the equation p + 125 = 262, 'p' represents the number of pages Taylor has left to read.

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How do you solve the equation p + 125 = 262 for p?

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To solve for p, subtract 125 from both sides: p = 262 - 125, so p = 137.

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What does the equation n/6 = 4 represent in the context of the lollipops problem?

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The equation n/6 = 4 represents that the total number of lollipops (n) divided by the number of goody bags (6) equals the number of lollipops in each bag (4).

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How do you find the value of n in the equation n/6 = 4?

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To find n, multiply both sides by 6: n = 4 * 6, so n = 24.