Math Problem Statement
Solution
Let's go through the questions from the image.
Part 1: True/False Statements
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Determine whether each of the following is true and circle your answer:
(a) is an equation.
Answer: True. This is a linear equation in one variable .(b) is an equation.
Answer: False. This is not an equation because it lacks an equals sign. It’s an expression.(c) If , then .
Answer: False. If , then , not 38.(d) If , then .
Answer: False. Substituting , we get .(e) is the solution of the equation .
Answer: False. The solution to is , not .(f) The equations and have the same solution.
Answer: True. Both equations have the solution .
Part 2: Matching Equations to Solutions
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Match the equations on the left with their solutions on the right:
(a)
To solve:
Answer: (iv) 7(b)
To solve:
Answer: (v) 3(c)
To solve:
Answer: (i) 8(d)
To solve:
Answer: (vi) 4(e)
To solve:
Answer: (iii) 6(f)
To solve:
Answer: (ii) 2
Let me know if you'd like more details on any part of this, or if you have questions!
Here are five related questions for practice:
- What is the solution to the equation ?
- How do you solve ?
- What are the key differences between an expression and an equation?
- Solve for in .
- How would you check if two equations have the same solution?
Tip: Always isolate the variable when solving linear equations by performing inverse operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Linear Equations
Algebra
Formulas
Basic linear equation solving
Substitution and isolation of variables
Theorems
Properties of equality
Solution equivalency
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8