Linear Equations in One Variable

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What is a linear equation in one variable?

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A linear equation in one variable is an equation that can be expressed in the form ax + b = 0, where a and b are constants and x is the variable.

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How do you isolate a variable in a linear equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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Solve the linear equation: x / 7 = -8

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x = -56

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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Solve the linear equation: -12y = 108

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y = -9

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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Solve the linear equation: 5z + 2 = 6

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z = 4 / 5

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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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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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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Solve the linear equation: 4(x - 9) - (x - 12) = 2x - 15

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x = 9

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Solve the linear equation: 2x - 3(x + 4) = -5

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x = -7

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2x - 3(x + 4) = -5?

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Distribute -3 to (x + 4) to simplify the equation.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What is the solution to the equation 3x + 5 = 20?

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x = 5

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A