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Solve each equation. $$x-0.05 x=800$$

   Solve each equation.
$$x-0.05 x=800$$

Algebra for College Students

Algebra for College Students

Mark Dugopolski 5th Edition

Chapter 2, Problem 102

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Solved by Expert Julie Silva

04/27/2020

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05x=800$. We can combine like terms on the left hand side of the equation to simplify it. This gives us $0.95x=800$. Show more…

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Key Concepts

Linear Equations

A linear equation is an algebraic statement where variables are only raised to the first power, resulting in a straight-line graph. They form the basis for many problems in algebra and require determining the value of an unknown that makes the equation true.

Combining Like Terms

Combining like terms is a method used to simplify equations by merging terms that have the same variables raised to the same power. This simplification is vital in reducing the equation to a form where the unknown can be easily isolated and solved.

Isolating the Variable

Isolating the variable involves rearranging the equation through legal algebraic operations so that the variable stands alone on one side. This process is crucial in finding the value of the unknown in any algebraic equation.

Properties of Equality

The properties of equality are the rules that allow you to perform the same operation on both sides of an equation while maintaining the equality. They are fundamental to solving equations, ensuring that the transformations applied are valid and that the solution is accurate.

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