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What is the simplest form of a linear equation?
What is the simplest form of a linear equation?
In solving linear equations, which method involves replacing a variable with a numerical value to eliminate it from the equation?
In solving linear equations, which method involves replacing a variable with a numerical value to eliminate it from the equation?
What is the correct form of a linear equation that relates two variables using a constant coefficient?
What is the correct form of a linear equation that relates two variables using a constant coefficient?
Which of the following methods involves combining variables and constants to create an equivalent expression with only one variable?
Which of the following methods involves combining variables and constants to create an equivalent expression with only one variable?
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What is the outcome of eliminating the variable in the linear equations: \(x + 4 = 9\) and \(2x - 3 = 7\)?
What is the outcome of eliminating the variable in the linear equations: \(x + 4 = 9\) and \(2x - 3 = 7\)?
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What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?
What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?
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If you shift the graph of y = 2x - 3 to the right by 4 units, what will be the new equation of the graph?
If you shift the graph of y = 2x - 3 to the right by 4 units, what will be the new equation of the graph?
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What happens to a linear equation when you reflect its graph across the y-axis?
What happens to a linear equation when you reflect its graph across the y-axis?
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If you add or subtract a constant from both the x and y variables in a linear equation, what happens to the graph?
If you add or subtract a constant from both the x and y variables in a linear equation, what happens to the graph?
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Which property of linear equations states that adding zero to an equation leaves it unchanged?
Which property of linear equations states that adding zero to an equation leaves it unchanged?
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Study Notes
Exploring Linear Equations in 8th Grade Math
As you delve into the world of algebra in 8th grade math, you'll encounter linear equations, the foundation for many of the mathematical concepts that follow. This guide aims to provide a clear and concise overview of linear equations, their properties, and the methods used to solve them.
What Is a Linear Equation?
A linear equation is a mathematical statement that relates two variables using a constant coefficient, usually written as [ax + b = 0], where (a) and (b) are constants, and (x) is the variable. The simplest form of a linear equation is a straight line.
Solving Linear Equations
There are multiple methods to solve a linear equation, and in 8th grade math, we'll focus on the following two:
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Substitution: Replace one of the variables with a numerical value to eliminate it from the equation. For example, to solve (3x - 5 = 12), you can substitute (x = 3) to obtain (3(3) - 5 = 12), which simplifies to (9 - 5 = 4). Check that the value of (x) is correct by substituting it back into the original equation.
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Elimination: Combine the variables and constants to create an equivalent expression with only one variable. For example, to solve (x + 3 = 6) and (x - 1 = 2), you can add the two equations to eliminate (x): (x + 3 + x - 1 = 6 + 2), which simplifies to (2x = 8), so (x = 4). Check that the value of (x) is correct by substituting it back into the original equations.
Graphing Linear Equations
Graphing linear equations involves plotting points on a coordinate plane and connecting them with a straight line. The coordinates of the points on the graph represent the input (x-coordinate) and output (y-coordinate) values of the equation.
To graph an equation in the form (y = mx + b), where (m) is the slope and (b) is the y-intercept, follow these steps:
- Plot the point with an x-value of 0 and the corresponding y-value (the y-intercept).
- Choose a second x-value, and use the slope-intercept form to find the corresponding y-value.
- Plot the second point and connect the two points with a straight line.
Properties of Linear Equations
As you learn about linear equations, you'll become familiar with their properties, which include:
- Zero Property of Addition: If you add zero to a linear equation, the equation remains unchanged.
- Zero Property of Subtraction: If you subtract an expression that is equal to the variable from the variable itself, the equation becomes zero.
- Line of Reflection: If you reflect a line across the y-axis or x-axis, the y-intercept and x-intercept will change signs, but the slope remains the same.
- Shift: If you add or subtract the same constant from both the x and y variables in a linear equation, the graph will shift to the right or left, or up or down, respectively.
Practice Problems
- Solve (2x - 5 = 8).
- Find the slope and y-intercept of the equation (3x + 5y = 15).
- Graph the equation (y = -2x + 5).
- Explain how the graph of (y = 3x + 1) will change if you shift it to the right by 2 units.
Conclusion
Linear equations are the building blocks of algebra, and mastering them in 8th grade math will provide a strong foundation for more complex algebraic concepts. By understanding how to solve linear equations, their properties, and how to graph them, you'll be well-prepared to tackle the challenges that await you as you continue your mathematical journey.
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Dive into the world of algebra with linear equations in 8th grade math. Learn about the basics of linear equations, methods to solve them, graphing techniques, and properties associated with these fundamental mathematical expressions.
