Satisfy the equation - GCSE Maths Definition

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The phrase "satisfy the equation" means to find a value or values that make a mathematical equation true. When you substitute these values into the equation, they should balance both sides, showing the same result on each side of the equals sign.
For example, if the equation is:

2 x plus 3 equals 7

the value x equals 2 space satisfies the equation because when x takes the value 2, the equation becomes:

2 left parenthesis 2 right parenthesis plus 3 equals 7

This statement is true, as both the left-hand side and right-hand side equal 7.

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