What Is A Solution To An Equation? | Virtual Nerd

Real math help. What is a Solution to an Equation? What is a Solution to an Equation?

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When you get an equation, usually you want to solve it and find the answer. This tutorial explains what it means to find the solution to an equation. Take a look!

Keywords:

• Definition
• Solution
• Equation
• Equal
• Variable
• TRUE
• Value
• Solve

Background Tutorials

• Evaluating Expressions

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    How Do You Evaluate an Algebraic Expression?

    Plugging variables into an expression is essential for solving many algebra problems. See how to plug in variable values by watching this tutorial.

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    What is a Variable?

    You can't do algebra without working with variables, but variables can be confusing. If you've ever wondered what variables are, then this tutorial is for you!

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    What Are Numerical and Algebraic Expressions?

    An expression is just a mathematical phrase. In this tutorial, you'll learn about two popular types of expressions: numerical and algebraic expressions. A numerical expression contains numbers and operations. An algebraic expression is almost exactly the same except it also contains variables. Check out this tutorial to learn about these two popular kinds of expressions!

Further Exploration

• Solving Equations by Multiplying

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    How Do You Solve an Equation Using Multiplication?

    Solving an equation for a variable? Perform the order of operations in reverse! Check it out in this tutorial.

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