Skill Check: Translating Equations+

An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing variables and constants.

Translating an equation involves rewriting it in a different form while maintaining its equality, often to solve for a variable.

The perimeter of a rectangle is the total distance around the rectangle, calculated as $$P = 2(l + w)$$ , where l is the length and w is the width.

The area of a rectangle is the amount of space inside it, calculated as $$A = l \times w$$ , where l is the length and w is the width.

To isolate a variable, you perform inverse operations to get the variable on one side of the equation and the constants on the other.

A solution to an equation is a value or set of values that make the equation true when substituted for the variable.

An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators without an equality sign, while an equation includes an equality sign.

Solving an equation means finding the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an equation or expression.

The first step is to isolate the term with the variable by adding 6p to both sides of the equation.