Solving Linear Equations

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What is a linear equation?

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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 purpose of checking your solution in a linear equation?

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Checking your solution ensures that the value you found satisfies the original equation.

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What is the distributive property?

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There is no error; all steps are correct.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to move all terms involving the variable to one side and constant terms to the other.