Q1. - Algebra 1

Question

State whether each sentence is true or false. If false, replace the underlined term to make a true sentence.

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.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The given statement is false, and the true sentence is:

 

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.

Step 1. Given Statement.

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.

Step 2. Description of step.

Note that an equation corresponding to a problem is solved by identifying the unknown and assigning it as a variable and finding the unknown value that will satisfy the equation, i.e. that will satisfy the corresponding problem.

Thus the given statement is false, as in order to solve an equation, we need to find the unknown that is called a variable.

Step 3. Conclusion.

So the given statement can be corrected as;

 

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.