The value of a variable is called the solution. You can determine if the solution is correct by solving for the variable by using the Distributive Property, and Inverse Operation.
For an example:
If x = 8, determine if it is a solution to
1x - 4 = 4
Replace x with 8.
1(8) - 4 = 4
1 * 8 = 8
8 - 4 = 4
4 = 4
Yes. 8 is a solution to the equation
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When an equation has a variable in it (only one), then there are only certainvalues the variable can have that will make the equation a true statement."Solving" the equation means finding those values for the variable.
They are called the "solutions" of the equation.
It is the solution or root of the equation.