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Finding Variables In An Equation. Standard 5.P.3 Use the properties of equality to solve problems with whole numbers. A variable is an unknown quantity that represents any one of a set of numbers or other objects. . An equation is a math sentence that has an equal sign. VOCABULARY.
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Finding Variables In An Equation Standard 5.P.3 Use the properties of equality to solve problems with whole numbers
A variable is an unknown quantity that represents any one of a set of numbers or other objects. An equation is a math sentence that has an equal sign. VOCABULARY
n + 5 = 12 n is the variable in this equation.
THINK… = +
OR… Work backwards 12 – 5 = n
And Finally … n = 7