Solving Linear Equations & Literal Equations

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What is a linear equation?

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How do you solve a linear equation?

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To solve a linear equation, isolate the variable on one side of the equation using inverse operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) until the variable is alone.

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What is a literal equation?

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A literal equation is an equation that involves two or more variables. It is often solved for one variable in terms of the others.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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Isolating a variable means rearranging the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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What is the distributive property?

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How do you apply the distributive property to solve equations?

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To apply the distributive property, multiply the term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses, then simplify the equation.

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What is the area formula for a triangle?

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