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1.3 Solving Eqts

This document discusses solving equations for one variable. It defines an equation and lists properties of equality like substitution and addition. Examples show using properties to solve one-step equations algebraically. Multistep equations are introduced along with writing and solving an equation word problem to find the maximum amount that can be spent on each of six interior doors given a total budget and initial spending amount.

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1.3 Solving Eqts

This document discusses solving equations for one variable. It defines an equation and lists properties of equality like substitution and addition. Examples show using properties to solve one-step equations algebraically. Multistep equations are introduced along with writing and solving an equation word problem to find the maximum amount that can be spent on each of six interior doors given a total budget and initial spending amount.

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Date_____________________

NOTES
Section 1.3 – Solving equations

DEFINITION:

Equation:_________________________________________________________________________

Properties of Equality
PROPERTY SYMBOLS EXAMPLES
Reflexive For any real # a, a = a

Symmetric If a = b, then b = a

Transitive If a=b, and b = c, then a = c

Substitution If a=b, then a may be replaced
By b and b may be replaced by a.
Addition  If a=b, then a + c = b + c
Subtraction If a=b, then a – c = b – c 
Multiplication If a=b, then ac = bc.
Division If a=b & c ≠ 0, then  a/c = b/c

EX2. Name the property illustrated by each statement.

a. If 3m = 5n and 5n = 10p, then 3m = 10p     
Property__________________________

b. If –11a + 2 = ­3a, then –3a = ­11a + 2 Property__________________________

c. If xy = 28 and x=7, then 7y = 28 Property__________________________

d. a – 2 = a – 2 Property__________________________

EX3.  Solve each equation. Check you solution (ONE STEP EQUATIONS)

a.)  a + 4 = 76 Answer__________________________
b.) –3/5 d = 18 Answer___________________________

c.) x – 5.48 = 0.02 Answer__________________________

d.) 18 = 1/2 x Answer_________________________

EX5. MULTISTEP EQUATIONS
2(2x + 3) – 3(4x –5) = 22 ST5:    53 = 3(x –2) –2(3x –1)

Solving Equations for one variable:
EX6. A =0.5 bh, for h ST6 x + y = b, for x
    2

EX7 WRITE AN EQUATION AND SOLVE
Josh and Eduardo have bought an older home that needs some repair. After budgeting a total of $1685 
for home improvements, they started by spending $425 on small improvements.  They would like to 
replace six interior doors next. What is the maximum amount they can afford to spend on each door?

Equation_____________________
Answer_______________________

Assignment:
 Worksheet 1.3 odd

 Summary :  Describe the steps used to solve an equation for a variable.

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