Equation Mastery

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Which of the following best describes an equation?

A mathematical formula that expresses the equality of two expressions (correct)
A mathematical formula that contains variables
A mathematical formula that is true for all values of the variables
Any well-formed formula consisting of two expressions related with an equals sign

What is the purpose of solving an equation containing variables?

To find the unknowns in the equation
To create a well-formed formula
To define the variables in the equation
To determine which values of the variables make the equality true (correct)

What are the values of the unknowns that satisfy the equality called?

Variables of the equation
Solutions of the equation (correct)
Conditional equations
Identities of the equation

What is the difference between an identity and a conditional equation?

<p>An identity is true for all values of the variables, while a conditional equation is only true for particular values of the variables (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers