What is a linear equation?
Solving Linear Equations

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A linear equation is an equation that makes a straight line when graphed. It can be written in the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
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What does 'solving a linear equation' mean?
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Solving a linear equation means finding the value of the variable that makes the equation true.
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What is the slope in a linear equation?
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The slope (m) is a number that describes the steepness and direction of a line. It is calculated as the rise over run.
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What is the y-intercept in a linear equation?
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The y-intercept (b) is the point where the line crosses the y-axis. It is the value of y when x is 0.
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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?
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To isolate a variable, you perform operations to get the variable on one side of the equation and all other terms on the other side.
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What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 3 = 11?
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The first step is to subtract 3 from both sides of the equation to get 2x = 8.
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What do you do after isolating the variable in an equation?
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After isolating the variable, you perform the necessary operations to find its value.
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