Mastering Linear Equations

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Linear Equation

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An equation of the form ax + b = 0

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Solution of Linear Equation

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Value of x that makes the equation true

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Isolate the Variable

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Get x alone on one side of the equation

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Inverse Operations

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Operations that undo each other, e.g., addition and subtraction

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Balance the Equation

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Perform the same operation on both sides

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Coefficient

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The number multiplying the variable, e.g., a in ax

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Constant Term

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A number without a variable, e.g., b in ax + b

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Simplify

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Combine like terms and reduce the equation

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Substitution

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Replace the variable with a number to check the solution

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Graph of Linear Equation

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A straight line on the coordinate plane