Solving One and Two Step Linear Equations

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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 ax + b = c, where a, b, and c are constants.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an 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 the equation 3.2e + 2.6 = -23?

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The first step is to isolate the term with the variable by subtracting 2.6 from both sides.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

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How do you check if your solution to an 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.

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Solve for e: 3.2e + 2.6 = -23

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e = -8.

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What is the solution to the equation 9 + g = 12?

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g = 3.

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What is the solution to the equation 6 - 3a = 21?

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a = -5.

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Write an equation for Scott's car bill if Kylie's bill was $63.

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7x + 35 = 63.