Elementary Algebra Review Part 17

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Lesson Summary:

In this lesson, the instructor teaches how to solve and check algebraic equations. Using examples from chapter 2, section 2.2, the instructor demonstrates two methods for solving equations: the usual method of subtracting or adding values to both sides of the equation and a method of multiplying both sides by the least common denominator to eliminate fractions. The instructor emphasizes the importance of checking solutions and provides an example of how to do so.

Lesson Description:

Solving and checking algebraic equations.

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Questions answered by this video:
  • How do you solve and check algebraic equations?
  • How do you solve and check (2/3)x + 6 = 4?
  • How do you solve an equation when a fraction is being multiplied by the variable?
  • How do you eliminate fractions from an equation from the beginning?
  • What is an easy way of solving equations with fractions in them?
  • How do you solve and check 1.4x = -56?
  • How do you solve and check 2x - 4 = -2x - 10?
  • How do you solve and check equations with variables on both sides of the equation?
  • Staff Review

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    This video explains step by step the method used to solve and check more examples of algebraic equations. Some of the problems involve fractions and decimals.