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Solving Linear Equations

 

1. Solving Linear Equations with Arithmetic Operations

Definition:

– A linear equation is an equation of the form \( ax + b = c \), where \( x \) is the unknown, and \( a \), \( b \), and \( c \) are constants.

Basic Steps:

1. Addition/Subtraction: To isolate the variable, add or subtract the same value from both sides.
2. Multiplication/Division: To solve for the variable, multiply or divide both sides by the same non-zero value.

Example: Solve \( 3x + 5 = 14 \).

Steps:
1. Subtract 5 from both sides: \( 3x + 5 – 5 = 14 – 5 \).
2. Simplify: \( 3x = 9 \).
3. Divide by 3: \( x = \frac{9}{3} \).
4. Simplify: \( x = 3 \).

Solution: \( x = 3 \).

2. Solving Linear Equations with One Unknown

Example: Solve \( 4x – 7 = 9 \).

Steps:
1. Add 7 to both sides: \( 4x – 7 + 7 = 9 + 7 \).
2. Simplify: \( 4x = 16 \).
3. Divide by 4: \( x = \frac{16}{4} \).
4. Simplify: \( x = 4 \).

Solution: \( x = 4 \).

3. Linear Equations Involving Brackets

Example: Solve \( 2(x + 3) = 14 \).

Steps:

1. Expand the brackets: \( 2x + 6 = 14 \).
2. Subtract 6 from both sides: \( 2x + 6 – 6 = 14 – 6 \).
3. Simplify: \( 2x = 8 \).
4. Divide by 2: \( x = \frac{8}{2} \).
5. Simplify: \( x = 4 \).

Solution: \( x = 4 \).

4. Linear Equations Involving Fractions

Example: Solve \( \frac{2x}{3} – \frac{1}{2} = \frac{1}{6} \).

Steps:
1. Find the common denominator (6) and rewrite each fraction:
\[ \frac{2x \cdot 2}{3 \cdot 2} – \frac{1 \cdot 3}{2 \cdot 3} = \frac{1}{6} \]
\[ \frac{4x}{6} – \frac{3}{6} = \frac{1}{6} \]

2. Combine the fractions:
\[ \frac{4x – 3}{6} = \frac{1}{6} \]

3. Multiply both sides by 6 to clear the denominator:
\[ 4x – 3 = 1 \]

4. Add 3 to both sides:
\[ 4x – 3 + 3 = 1 + 3 \]
\[ 4x = 4 \]

5. Divide by 4:
\[ x = \frac{4}{4} \]
\[ x = 1 \]

Solution: \( x = 1 \).

Summary of Steps for Solving Linear Equations:

1. Simplify each side of the equation:

  •  Combine like terms.
  • Remove parentheses by distributing.

2. Isolate the variable term:

  • Use addition or subtraction to move constants to the other side of the equation.

3. Solve for the variable:

  • Use multiplication or division to isolate the variable.

4. Check your solution:

  • Substitute the solution back into the original equation to verify.
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