Solving Linear Equations - Word Problems

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What is a linear equation?

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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 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 first step in solving a word problem involving a linear equation?

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The first step is to identify the variables and what they represent in the context of the problem.

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How do you translate a word problem into a linear equation?

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You translate a word problem into a linear equation by identifying key information and relationships described in the problem and expressing them mathematically.

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What is the importance of the constant term in a linear equation?

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The constant term represents a fixed value in the equation, which can be a starting point or total amount in word problems.

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In the equation 85 + 12x = 613, what does 'x' represent?

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'x' represents the number of students who went on the trip.

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How do you isolate the variable in a linear equation?

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To isolate the variable, you perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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What does the slope in a linear equation represent?

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The slope represents the rate of change between the two variables in the equation.

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What is a real-world example of a linear equation?

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A real-world example is calculating the total cost of items purchased, where the total cost is a linear function of the number of items.

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How can you check if your solution to a linear equation is correct?

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You can check your solution by substituting the value back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.