Solving Linear Equations Part 8

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Lesson Summary:

In Solving Linear Equations Part 8, the lesson covers the multiplication property of equality and how to clear denominators when fractions are involved. The instructor walks through examples step-by-step and emphasizes the importance of simplifying before trying to solve equations. The lesson also includes checking solutions and writing answers using solution sets.

Lesson Description:

Part 8 of Solving Linear Equations in one variable. Covers solving linear equations using the multiplication property of equality and how to clear denominators when fractions are involved.

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Questions answered by this video:
  • How do you solve the equation 3(2 - 5x) + 4(6x) = 12 and check your solution?
  • How do you check your solution to an equation if the answer is a fraction?
  • How do you solve the equation 6y - 8 = -6 + 3y + 13 and check your solution?
  • How do you solve an equation with fractions such as 2/3 = 3/4 - 1/2x and check your solution?
  • How can you solve an equation with fractions by first eliminating the fractions?
  • Staff Review

    • Currently 4.0/5 Stars.
    More solving equations problems are done in this lesson. As this series continues, the problems get slightly more difficult, with more terms thrown in. Every step in each solution is explained clearly.