Solving Linear Equations

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What is a linear equation?

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation, making it easier to solve for its value.

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Solve for y: -42 = -6y

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y = 7

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

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Solve for a: -8a = 64

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a = -8

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Multiply both sides by 5 to eliminate the fraction.

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x = 100

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What is the objective when solving an equation?

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The objective is to isolate the variable.

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What is a coefficient in an equation?

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A coefficient is a number that is multiplied by a variable in an equation.

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Solve for x: 3x + 5 = 20

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x = 5