Solving Linear Equations

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What is a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation that makes a straight line when graphed. It can be written in the form ax + b = c, where a, b, and c are constants.

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What does it mean to solve a linear inequality?

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To solve a linear inequality means to find all the values of the variable that make the inequality true.

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What is the solution to the inequality 7n < 56?

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n < 8

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How do you isolate a variable in an inequality?

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To isolate a variable, you perform the same operations on both sides of the inequality to get the variable by itself.

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What is the solution to the inequality p - 17 < 16?

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p < 33

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What does the symbol '<' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What is the solution to the inequality 5g + 6 < 51?

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g < 9

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What is the solution to the inequality ⅓x - 5 < 2?

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x < 21

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What does the symbol '>' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What is the solution to the inequality 3f - 6 > 9?

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f > 5