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Linear Equations in One Variable

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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587 views13 pages

Linear Equations in One Variable

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!
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