Question

What does it mean for a number to be the "solution" to an equation?

Answer 1

usually means whatever fits the equality. so if you have 5x = 10, x would be 2.

Answer 2

If a number is a solution to an equation, then it means that if we plug that number in the value of the variable, then you'll get two equal numbers after simplifying.

Answer 3

In other words, it will satisfy the equation.

Answer 4

ok, thanks !