Expressions, equations, and relationships

7.11(B)

Does This Value Make It True?

Determine if the given value(s) make(s) one-variable, two-step equations and inequalities true.

Part of The student applies mathematical process standards to solve one-variable equations and inequalities

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Intro

Testing Values in Equations & Inequalities

In this lesson you will look at a two-step equation or inequality and test a given value. You substitute the number for the variable, do the arithmetic, and decide whether the statement is true. A value that makes it true is called a solution.