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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What does it mean for a number to be the "solution" to an equation? Give an example of a variable equation and its solution. Explain in complete sentences how you know that number is the solution.

OpenStudy (jamesj):

For example, x = 2 is a solution to the equation x + 1 = 3 It is a solution because it satisfies the equation. By way of counter-example, x = 4 would not be a solution to the equation x + 1 = 4

OpenStudy (jamesj):

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