Steps to solve any linear equation:

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Steps to solve any linear equation 1) 2) 3) 4)
5)
Unit 2B/3A
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Solving Equations
Write problem
Distribute
Combine Like Terms
Get variables on one side (try to keep them
positive)
Use INVERSE OPERATIONS to isolate the variable
Check your solutions (PLUG IT IN!)
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Add the same value on each side
Addition Property of Equality 1. 3. 5. 2
. 4. Subtraction Property of
Equality 6. 8. 10. 7. 9.
Write an equation that represents the statement,
then solve it. The difference of y and 5.8 is
12.2.
Subtract the same value on each side
Find the value of x for the given triangle if P
46 in. 9 in x 15 in
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Division Property of Equality 11. 13. 15.
12. 14. Multiplication Property of
Equality 16. 18. 20. 17. 19.
Divide each side by the same value
Write an equation that represents the statement,
then solve it. You earn 6 per hour. How many
hours will it take for you to earn 90?
Multiply each side by the same value
Write an equation that represents the statement,
then solve it. The number of bicycles, b,
divided by 12 equals 2 bicycles.