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 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 first step in solving the equation 3x - 5 = -26?

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Add 5 to both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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Solve for x: 3x - 5 = -26

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x = -7

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What is the principle of balancing equations?

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The principle of balancing equations states that whatever you do to one side of the equation, you must do to the other side to maintain equality.

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What is the solution to the equation 19 + a = -50?

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a = -69

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How do you distribute in an equation?

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To distribute means to multiply a term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses.

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Solve for z: -7(z - 6) = -70

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z = 16

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What is the first step to solve the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

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Subtract 11 from both sides.

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Solve for x: 6(2x + 1) = 18

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x = 1