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Solve. 2-9 x=5 x 2

Name: Problem 18, Chapter 7: Elementary Algebra
Uploaded: 2022-02-02T22:09:32-08:00
Duration: 1 min 1 s
Channel: Victor Salazar
Description: Solve. 2-9 x=5 x 2

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Key Concepts

Linear Equation

A linear equation is one in which the highest power of the variable is one. It typically represents a straight line when plotted on a coordinate graph. The focus in solving such equations is on isolating the variable using inverse operations, making it a fundamental concept in algebra.

Inverse Operations

Inverse operations are techniques used to counteract or undo arithmetic operations. When solving for an unknown in an equation, addition can be undone by subtraction and multiplication by division, enabling one to systematically isolate the variable.

Balancing the Equation

Balancing the equation involves performing the same operation on both sides of an equation. This principle ensures that the equality remains true, which is essential for properly rearranging the equation and solving for the unknown variable.

Algebraic Manipulation

Algebraic manipulation includes the methods used to rearrange and simplify equations. It involves combining like terms, applying the distributive property, and performing inverse operations, all of which are crucial steps in solving linear equations.

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