Understanding Equations and Solutions

This video tutorial introduces expressions and equations, explaining their definitions and differences. It provides examples of evaluating expressions with given variable values and demonstrates how to model equations. The tutorial also covers solving equations, identifying solutions, and discussing cases with no solutions or infinite solutions. The video aims to enhance understanding of mathematical expressions and equations through practical examples and explanations.

What is the main difference between an expression and an equation?

• Neither contains an equal sign.

• Both contain equal signs.

• An equation contains an equal sign, while an expression does not.

• An expression contains an equal sign, while an equation does not.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

If t = -2, what is the value of the expression -3t + 12?

• 6

• -18

• -6

• 18

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

What is the result of substituting t = 5 into the expression -3t + 12?

• 15

• -15

• 3

• -3

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

Which equation models the truth statement when t = -2?

• -3(-2) + 12 = 6

• -3(-2) + 12 = -18

• -3(-2) + 12 = 0

• -3(-2) + 12 = 18

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

What value of u satisfies the equation u + 5 = 11?

• 8

• 5

• 6

• 7

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A

Why does the equation p + 7 = p + 4 have no solution?

• Because p is always negative.

• Because p is always zero.

• Because 7 is always more than 4.

• Because 7 is always less than 4.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A

What can be said about the equation a - 5 = a - 5?

• It has a negative solution.

• It has infinite solutions.

• It has one solution.

• It has no solution.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A

What is an identity in terms of equations?

• An equation that is never true.

• An equation with one solution.

• An equation that is always true for any value of the variable.

• An equation with no solution.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A

What is the value of p in the equation p + 7 = p + 4?

• Any value satisfies the equation.

• No value satisfies the equation.

• 0

• 3

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A

What does it mean if an equation has infinite solutions?

• It is true for no values.

• It is true for some values of the variable.

• It is true for all values of the variable.

• It is true for only one specific value.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A