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Lesson 2.4: Variables and Equations

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Define equation.   A mathematic statement that contains an equal sign.  
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Define open sentence.   An equation that contains a variable(s).  
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Name the three types of equations.   Equations are either true, false, or open.  
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How do you check a solution?   A number is a solution of an equation if the number makes the equation true.  
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What does the word "is" mean in equations?   The word "is" means equal to.  
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Give an example of an open sentence. (Open equation)   Twenty minus x is three 20-x=3 Open  
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Give an example of a true equation.   3 plus 5 is 8 3+5=8 True  
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Give an example of a false equation.   Nine times the opposite of five is forty-five 9(-5)=45 False  
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Tell whether this equation is true, false, or an open sentence.   Seven less than the product of three and a number is equal to 4 ____ 3x-7=4 Open  
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State and complete an equation and tell whether it is true, false, or an open sentence.   -6k+8=3 -6(-4)+8=3 24+8=3 32=3 False  
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