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MAT 150 Algebra – Class #5. Topics: Solving Linear Equations Solve Real-World Application Solve Literal Equations Solve Direct Variation Problems. Warm-Up. B. What is the value of x if ?. Solving Multi-Step Equations. Solve:. Steps: Simplify everything you can:
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MAT 150 Algebra – Class #5 Topics: Solving Linear Equations Solve Real-World Application Solve Literal Equations Solve Direct VariationProblems
Warm-Up B. What is the value of x if ?
Solving Multi-Step Equations Solve: Steps: • Simplify everything you can: • Get rid of parenthesis. • Combine like terms on either side of the equal sign. • If there is more than one x left, get rid of one of them. • Follow SADMEP • Check your solution
Solving Equations with Fractions • Simplify • Get rid of parenthesis. • Multiply ALL terms by the lowest common denominator. • Continue Simplifying • Combine like terms on either side of the equal sign. • If there is more than one x left, get rid of one of them. • Follow SADMEP • Solve: • Solve:
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