Practice Solving Linear Equations in Math
Use these practice problems to test your method after reviewing the concept explanation and worked examples.
Quick Recap
The process of finding the value of the variable that makes a linear equation true, using inverse operations to isolate the variable on one side of the equals sign. A linear equation has the variable raised only to the first power, producing exactly one solution.
Undo what's done to by doing the opposite: if , subtract 5.
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Example 2
challengeTrain A leaves a station at mph. Two hours later, train B leaves the same station traveling the same direction at mph. How many hours after B's departure does B catch A?
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mediumSam solves like this: ", so ." Find Sam's mistake and enter the correct value of .
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Example 11
challengeSolve for in terms of and : , where .
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challengeAnna can paint a room in hours. Ben can paint it in hours. How long if they work together?
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