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x 5 x 7 can be rewritten x + 5 = 7.
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Not linear equations in one variable:
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5 x7
2x + 3y = 11
(x 1) = 8
3x
Two variables
x is squared.
Original equation
Substitute 4 for x.
True equation
4 is a solution of 2x + 3 = 11.
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Original equation
The solution is preserved when 5 is
added to both sides of the equation.
17 is the solution.
Check the answer.
a b
If a = b and c 0, then ac = bc and .
c c
Original equation
3x + 15 + 4 = 1 2x 12
Simplify.
3x + 19 = 2x 11
Simplify.
3x = 2x 30
Subtract 19.
5x = 30
Add 2x.
x = 6
The solution is 6.
Divide by 5.
3( 6 + 5) + 4 = 1 2( 6 + 6)
Check.
3( 1) + 4 = 1 2(0)
3 + 4 = 1
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3x + 4 = 2x + 8
Simplify.
3x = 2x + 4
Subtract 4.
Subtract 2x.
x=4
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( ) ((4) 4) Check.
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2 1
2 (8)
3 3
8 8
True
3 3
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Linear equation
10d 25d = 60
15d = 60
d=4
Subtract 600.
Simplify right-hand side.
Divide by 15.
Linear equation
Simplify left-hand side.
Subtract 3.
Divide by 3.
Check.
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