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What is the definition of a linear equation?
What is the definition of a linear equation?
What is the first step in solving a linear equation?
What is the first step in solving a linear equation?
What type of linear equation can be solved in one step?
What type of linear equation can be solved in one step?
How do you eliminate fractions in a linear equation?
How do you eliminate fractions in a linear equation?
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What is the mistake in solving a linear equation if you forget to check the solution?
What is the mistake in solving a linear equation if you forget to check the solution?
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What is the purpose of isolating the variable in a linear equation?
What is the purpose of isolating the variable in a linear equation?
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How do you eliminate decimals in a linear equation?
How do you eliminate decimals in a linear equation?
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What is a common mistake to avoid when solving a linear equation?
What is a common mistake to avoid when solving a linear equation?
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What is the final step in solving a linear equation?
What is the final step in solving a linear equation?
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What is the difference between a simple linear equation and a multi-step linear equation?
What is the difference between a simple linear equation and a multi-step linear equation?
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Study Notes
Solving Linear Equations
What is a Linear Equation?
- A linear equation is an equation in which the highest power of the variable (usually x) is 1.
- It can be written in the form: ax + b = c, where a, b, and c are constants, and a ≠ 0.
Steps to Solve Linear Equations
- Simplify the equation: Combine like terms on both sides of the equation.
- Isolate the variable: Use addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.
- Check the solution: Plug the solution back into the original equation to verify it is true.
Types of Linear Equations
- Simple linear equations: Equations that can be solved in one step, such as 2x = 6.
- Multi-step linear equations: Equations that require more than one step to solve, such as 2x + 3 = 7.
Solving Linear Equations with Fractions
- Clear the fractions: Multiply both sides of the equation by the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators to eliminate fractions.
- Solve the equation: Follow the steps to solve linear equations.
Solving Linear Equations with Decimals
- Clear the decimals: Multiply both sides of the equation by a power of 10 to eliminate decimals.
- Solve the equation: Follow the steps to solve linear equations.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Forgetting to check the solution: Verify the solution by plugging it back into the original equation.
- Incorrectly isolating the variable: Ensure that the variable is alone on one side of the equation.
- Not simplifying the equation: Combine like terms on both sides of the equation before solving.
Solving Linear Equations
Definition of a Linear Equation
- A linear equation is an equation in which the highest power of the variable (usually x) is 1.
- It can be written in the form: ax + b = c, where a, b, and c are constants, and a ≠ 0.
Steps to Solve Linear Equations
- Simplify the equation by combining like terms on both sides.
- Isolate the variable by using addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division to get the variable alone on one side.
- Check the solution by plugging it back into the original equation to verify it is true.
Types of Linear Equations
- Simple linear equations can be solved in one step, such as 2x = 6.
- Multi-step linear equations require more than one step to solve, such as 2x + 3 = 7.
Solving Linear Equations with Fractions
- Clear the fractions by multiplying both sides of the equation by the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.
- Solve the equation by following the steps to solve linear equations.
Solving Linear Equations with Decimals
- Clear the decimals by multiplying both sides of the equation by a power of 10.
- Solve the equation by following the steps to solve linear equations.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Forgetting to check the solution by plugging it back into the original equation.
- Incorrectly isolating the variable, ensuring that the variable is alone on one side of the equation.
- Not simplifying the equation by combining like terms on both sides before solving.
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Learn how to solve linear equations by simplifying and isolating the variable. Understand the general form of a linear equation and follow step-by-step instructions to solve them.
