Solving Linear Equations Unit Test

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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 equation?

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To solve a linear equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the solution to the equation 6x + 7 = 13 + 7x?

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x = -6

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What is the solution to the equation 7(5x - 4) - 1 = 14 - 8x?

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x = 1

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What is the solution to the equation -7x - 3x + 2 = -8x - 8?

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x = 5

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What does it mean if an equation has infinitely many solutions?

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An equation has infinitely many solutions if there are an unlimited number of values for the variable that satisfy the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 8x + 4 = 4(2x + 1)?

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Infinitely Many Solutions

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What is the solution to the equation 6 + 3x = x - 8?

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One Unique Solution

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What is the first step in solving the equation 6x + 7 = 13 + 7x?

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Subtract 6x from both sides to isolate the variable.

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What is the importance of checking your solution in a linear equation?

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Checking your solution ensures that the value you found satisfies the original equation.