SOLVING LINEAR EQUATIONS

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A linear equation is a polynomial of degree 1.
In order to solve for the unknown variable, you must isolate the variable.
In the order of operation, multiplication and division are completed before addition and subtraction.

LINEAR EQUATIONS - Solve for x in the following equations.

Problem 1.3a:

2 x + 7 = 10 x + 3

Problem 1.3b:

3 x - 3 = 16 x - 4

Problem 1.3c:

5 x - 17 = 3 x + 2

Problem 1.3d:

10 x + 5 = 8 x + 7

Problem 1.3e:

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Author: Nancy Marcus