Question

1. in order to write an equation to solve a problem, identify the unknown for which you are looking and assign a(n) number to it.
2. to solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.
3. the numbers 10, 12, and 14 are an example of consecutive even integers.
4. the absolute value of any number is simply the distance the number is away from zero on a number line.
5. a(n) equation is a comparison of two numbers by division.
6. an equation stating that two ratios are equal is called a(n) proportion.
7. if the new number is less than the original number, the percent of change is a percent of increase.
8. the weighted average of a set of data is the sum of the product of the number of units and the value per unit divided by the sum of the number of units.

Explanation:

1. # Brief Explanations:

• In writing an equation, we assign a variable to the unknown, not a number.
• A variable is a symbol (usually a letter) representing an unknown quantity.

Answer:

• In order to write an equation to solve a problem, identify the unknown for which you are looking and assign a(n) variable to it.

1. # Brief Explanations:

• This is the correct definition of solving an equation.