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Distinguish conditional from identity equations Solve Linear and Literal Equations Express Mathematical Statements into Symbols Solve Worded Problems involving Linear Equations in one variable
Linear Equations
An equation is a statement that expresses equality between two algebraic expressions. The expressions on both sides of the equal sign are called members or sides of the equations. The following are examples of equations: 1. x2 4 = (x -2)(x + 2) 2. x2 -5x 6 = (x 6)(x + 1) 3.2(x 5) = 2x 10 4. 2x + 8 = 0 5. x2 5x + 6 = 0 6. 2x 1 = x - 3
Terms
Identity Equation an equation that holds any permissible values of the variable involved. Our special product are considered as identities. (from the given example w/c is an identity?) Conditional Equation an equation that holds only for some values of real numbers. (from the given example w/c is conditional?)
Terms
Variable in an equation is called the unknown. Solution - A number that makes the equation a true statement, or root of the equation. Equivalent Equations Equations that have the same solutions.
Linear Equations
A Linear Equation in one variable (or in variable x) is an equation which can be written in the standard form ax + b = 0, where a and b are real numbers a 0. Examples: 1. 2x = (1/5) + 4 2. x 5 = -3 3. 4(3 x) = 5(4 x)
Examples:
Solve the following equations: 1. 4(3 x) =5(4 x) 2. [(26y 25)/(y2 y 20)] +(3/y 5) = 7/y +4
Solution
1. 4(3 x) =5(4 x) 12 4x = 20 - 5x x=8 2. [(26y 25)/(y2 y 20)] +(3/y 5) = 7/y +4 26y -25 + 3 = 7 (y 5)(y + 4) (y 5)(y + 4) y 5 y+4 26y 25 + 3y + 12 = 7y 35 26y + 3 y 7y = -35 12 + 25 y = -1
Literal Equations
Literal Equations an equation involving at least two variables or unknowns. To solve for a particular variable of a literal equation. Separate the unknown on one side of the equation and the rest on the other side. Express the unknown variable in terms of the other given.
Example
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Word Problems
Translation of Statements into Symbols Mathematical problems should be expressed into mathematical symbols before they can be solved.
Word Problems
How to work with Word Problem? 1. Read the problem to determine the what is/are known and what is/are the unknown. 2. Represent the unknown. ( example: Let x = ?) 3. Form an equation. 4. Solve the equation. 5. Label and check your answer.
Mixture
X + 100
6.00
6.00(x + 100)
Solution: 6.00(x + 100) = 4.00x + 700 6.00x 4.00x = 700 600 2.00x = 150 x = 50 grams of Brand A