Solving Linear Equations

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What is the first step in solving the linear equation $3x + 5 = 14$?

  • Subtract 5 from both sides. (correct)
  • Add 5 to both sides.
  • Multiply both sides by 3.
  • Divide both sides by 3.

Algebra tiles can be used to model and solve linear equations.

True (A)

Solve for x: $2x - 7 = 3$

5

In the equation $4x + 8 = 20$, the value of x is ______.

<p>3</p>
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Match the equation type with the number of steps typically required to solve it:

<p>One-step linear equation = One step Two-step linear equation = Two steps Multi-step linear equation = More than two steps</p>
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A taxi charges an initial fee of $2.00 plus $0.20 per mile. If a ride costs $5.00, how many miles was the ride?

<p>15 miles (D)</p>
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When solving a linear equation, you should always perform addition or subtraction before multiplication or division.

<p>False (B)</p>
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Solve for y: $5y + 3 - 2y = 15$

<p>4</p>
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If $3(x + 2) = 15$, then $x$ equals ______.

<p>3</p>
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Match the mathematical operation with its inverse operation:

<p>Addition = Subtraction Multiplication = Division</p>
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Solve for $x$ in the equation: $5x - 3(x - 2) = 16$

<p>5 (C)</p>
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The equation $2x + 5 = 2x - 3$ has infinitely many solutions.

<p>False (B)</p>
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Solve for $z$: $0.25z + 1.5 = 3.5$

<p>8</p>
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The solution to the equation $\frac{x}{3} + 5 = 8$ is $x$ = ______.

<p>9</p>
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Match each equation with its solution:

<p>$x + 5 = 10$ = $x = 5$ $2x = 14$ = $x = 7$ $x - 3 = 2$ = $x = 5$ $\frac{x}{4} = 3$ = $x = 12$</p>
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If the perimeter of a rectangle is 30 cm and the length is twice the width, what is the width of the rectangle?

<p>5 cm (A)</p>
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The equation $\frac{x+1}{2} = \frac{2x+2}{4}$ has no solution.

<p>False (B)</p>
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Solve the following equation for $x$: $a(x + b) = c$, assuming $a \neq 0$.

<p>\frac{c}{a} - b</p>
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If $ax + b = cx + d$, then $x = $ ______ (assuming $a \neq c$).

<p>\frac{d - b}{a - c}</p>
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Match the equation with its number of solutions:

<p>$x + 1 = x + 1$ = Infinitely many solutions $x + 1 = x + 2$ = No solution $x + 1 = 2$ = One solution</p>
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Flashcards

Multi-step linear equations

Equations that require multiple steps (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, distribution) to isolate the variable.

One-step and Two-step linear equations

Linear equations that can be solved in one or two steps using basic operations to isolate the variable.

Word problems (linear equations)

Problems presented in narrative form that require translating words into a mathematical equation before solving.

Algebra tiles

A method to visually represent and solve linear equations using tiles to represent variables and constants.

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Study Notes

  • Focus is on solving linear equations.
  • Emphasis on multi-step linear equations.
  • Includes solving one-step and two-step linear equations.
  • Application through word problems.
  • Solving two-step linear equations is taken into account.
  • Model and solve linear equations using algebra tiles.

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