Linear Equations in One Variable

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A mathematical sentence that causes an equal (=) to show that two quantities are equal in value.

equation

What is the solution for g/2 - 6 = 4?

g = 20

What best describes the solution for this equation? 3(4k - 1/3) = 12k - 1

infinitely many solutions

Operations that undo one another.

inverse operations

Manipulate a one-variable linear equation so that the variable is by itself on one side of the equation.

isolate the variable

Terms that have the same variable raised to the same power, or terms that have the same radical expression.

like terms

An equation that represents a straight line.

linear equation

What best describes the solution for this equation? 0.5(2x + 8) = x - 4

no solution

What value of r makes the equation true? 1/4(4r - 1) = 2r + 1/8

r = -3/8

What value of t makes the equation true? 6t - 8 = 2(2t + 1)

t = 5

What value of u makes the equation true? u - 9 = -7u + 7

u = 2

A letter or symbol that represents a number or set of numbers.

variable

What value of x makes the equation true? 3/4x + 9 = 3

x = -8

What is the solution for 72x + 7 = 223?

x = 3