An equation in mathematics is an equality which
contains one or more variables.
Solving equations
consist of determining which values of the unknowns make the equality true. Variables are also called as unknowns. Solutions
are values which satisfy the equality .
Example:
Which
equation is a related equation for this equation 23/a=8?
a. a+8=23
b. a=23/8
c. a=23*8
d. a=8/23
The
answer is letter b. a= 23/8.How do we get letter b?
Here's how:
23/a
= 8/1
8a/8= 23/8
(Cancel two 8s, both the numerator and denominator, a remains.) so,
a=
23/8