2.1: Definition of an Equation and a Solution of an Equation
We define an equation as a statement that contains a variable, which may or may not be true, depending on the value of the variable. Solving an equation means finding the possible values of the variable that make the equation true.
Read the "Define Linear Equations in One Variable" and "Solutions to Linear Equations in One Variable" sections. Then, complete exercises 1 to 5 and check your answers.