The value of the variable that makes a true equation is called a solution to the equation. Going back to our example, x = 4 \blueD{x = 4} x=4start color #11accd, x, equals, 4, end color #11accd is a solution of x + 2 = 6 x + 2 = 6 x+2=6x, plus, 2, equals, 6 because it makes the equation true.
