Solving Linear Equations with Variables On One Side

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What is a linear equation?

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How do you isolate a variable in a linear equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation. This includes adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing by the same number.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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Solving an equation means finding the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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The first step is to simplify the left side by distributing and combining like terms.

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How do you check if your solution to a linear equation is correct?

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You can check your solution by substituting the value back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the significance of the coefficient in a linear equation?

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The coefficient is the number that multiplies the variable. It determines the slope of the line represented by the equation.

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What does it mean if an equation has no solution?

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What is the process of combining like terms in an equation?

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Combining like terms involves adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.