6th Grade · Expressions & Equations

Solution

6.EE.B.7

Definition

The value of the variable that makes an equation a true statement.

Examples

  • x = 7 is the solution to x + 5 = 12, because 7 + 5 = 12.
  • Check by substituting the value back into the equation.

Key rule

A solution makes both sides of the equation equal.

Memory hook

The value that makes the equation true.