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Bad_Boy_Blue
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If cats + dogs = lamb, what does dogs equal?
Surely you just move the cats to the other side of the equals sign. Right?Bad_Boy_Blue said:If cats + dogs = lamb, what does dogs equal?
An equation is a mathematical statement that shows the relationship between two or more quantities. It is typically written with an equal sign (=) between the two sides.
To solve an equation, you must isolate the variable (usually represented by x) on one side of the equal sign. This is done by performing the same operation on both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.
The steps to solving an equation are: 1) simplify each side of the equation by combining like terms, 2) use inverse operations (addition/subtraction or multiplication/division) to isolate the variable, 3) check your solution by plugging it back into the original equation.
Sure! Let's solve the equation 3x + 2 = 11. First, we simplify by combining like terms: 3x = 9. Then, we use inverse operations to isolate the variable: x = 3. Finally, we check our solution by plugging it back into the original equation: 3(3) + 2 = 11, which is true. Therefore, x = 3 is the solution to this equation.
If you are having trouble solving an equation, don't worry! You can always reach out to a tutor, teacher, or friend for help. You can also try breaking the equation into smaller parts or using different strategies to solve it. With practice and persistence, you can become better at solving equations!