QQ - ALL THINGS 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 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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Add 4a to both sides to combine like terms.

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x = -8.

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Add 14n to both sides.

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How do you check your solution after solving an equation?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to verify both sides are equal.

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y = 8.

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What does it mean to combine like terms in an equation?

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Combining like terms means to simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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x = 2.

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

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