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    Linear Equations in One Variable

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    This document provides an overview of linear equations in one variable. It defines a linear equation as an equation that can be written in the form ax + b = c, where a, b, and c are constants and a ≠ 0. Examples of linear equations are provided. The document also defines the solution to a linear equation as the value that can be substituted for the unknown variable to make the resulting statement true. Steps for solving linear equations are outlined, including isolating the variable on one side of the equation using inverse operations like addition/subtraction and multiplication/division.

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    Linear Equations in One Variable

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    This document provides an overview of linear equations in one variable. It defines a linear equation as an equation that can be written in the form ax + b = c, where a, b, and c are constants and a ≠ 0. Examples of linear equations are provided. The document also defines the solution to a linear equation as the value that can be substituted for the unknown variable to make the resulting statement true. Steps for solving linear equations are outlined, including isolating the variable on one side of the equation using inverse operations like addition/subtraction and multiplication/division.

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    This document provides an overview of linear equations in one variable. It defines a linear equation as an equation that can be written in the form ax + b = c, where a, b, and c are constants and a ≠ 0. Examples of linear equations are provided. The document also defines the solution to a linear equation as the value that can be substituted for the unknown variable to make the resulting statement true. Steps for solving linear equations are outlined, including isolating the variable on one side of the equation using inverse operations like addition/subtraction and multiplication/division.

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    Linear Equations in One Variable

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    This document provides an overview of linear equations in one variable. It defines a linear equation as an equation that can be written in the form ax + b = c, where a, b, and c are constants and a ≠ 0. Examples of linear equations are provided. The document also defines the solution to a linear equation as the value that can be substituted for the unknown variable to make the resulting statement true. Steps for solving linear equations are outlined, including isolating the variable on one side of the equation using inverse operations like addition/subtraction and multiplication/division.

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    Linear Equations in One Variable

    Equation

    Equation- a mathematical expression


    that states that two (2) quantities are
    equal

    ex. 2 + 8 = 10 ex. 10 – 5 = 5
    Type of Equation
    Linear Equation in one variable- equation
    that can be written in the form . . .
    ax + b = c or ax = b
    where a, b, c are constants and a 0
    ex. 3x + 9 = 0 ex. 7x + 5 = 2x – 9

    ex. 4(x – 2)= 6 ex. x = 6


    Linear Equation = First degree equation
    Solution to a Linear Equation
    Solution- the value that can be
    substituted for the unknown variable so
    the resulting statement is true

    Solution Set- the set of all solutions

    Used to show solution set  


    To determine if a value is a
    solution?
    1. Substitute the value in for the unknown
    variable.

    2. Simplify both sides of the equation.

    3. Does it make a true statement (both


    sides of the equation are equal)?
    • If yes, then the value is a solution.
    • If no, then the value is not a
    solution.
    For example . . .
    ex. 4 is a solution to 3x – 5 = 7 ex. 2 is not a solution to 5x – 9 = 6
    3x – 5 = 7 5x – 9 = 6
    3(4) – 5 = 7 5(2) – 9 = 6
    12 – 5 = 7 10 – 9 = 6
    7 = 7 1  6
    True Statement False Statement
    Determine if the numbers are
    solutions to the following
    equations.
    ex. ½ ; 2y + 5 = 4 ex. 3 ; 4x + 3 = 18 – x
    How to Solve Linear Equations
    • Isolate the variable on one side of the
    equation so that the number that is the
    solution is on the other side.

    Typically

    variable left-hand side


    solution right-hand side
    Think of = sign as a scale that
    keeps everything balanced
    To isolate the variable use
    Inverse Operations

    Inverse Operations- Operations that


    undo each other.

    • Addition and Subtraction are


    inverse operations.

    • Multiplication and Division are


    inverse operations.
    Steps To Solve Linear Equations
    1. Simplify both sides of the equation as much as possible
    • Clear Fractions
    • Combine like terms
    • Use distributive property
    – 3(x + 5)
    2. Move all variable terms to one side of the equation and
    all constant terms to the other side of the equation
    • Variables-left side of equation, Constants-right side of
    equation
    • Use addition or subtraction (Do opposite of what is given)
    3. Isolate variable (make the coefficient 1) on one side of
    equation and solution on the other side
    • Use multiplication or division (Do opposite of what is given)
    4. Check that your solution is correct by substituting it
    back into original equation to see if it makes a true
    statement (both sides equal the same value)
    How to remember rules!
    S A S M D
    I D U U I
    M D B L V
    P T T I
    L R I D
    I A P E
    F C L
    Y T Y

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