What do you want to "do" with the linear equation?
You did not state any equation
Things to "do" would be:
-find the slope
-find x and/or y intercepts
-graph the line
-find points on the line
etc
You did not state any equation
Things to "do" would be:
-find the slope
-find x and/or y intercepts
-graph the line
-find points on the line
etc
1. Write down the given equation. A linear equation is an equation where the highest power of the variable is 1, and it does not include any fractional or radical terms.
Example: 2x + 5 = 11
2. Isolate the variable term. To do this, you want to get rid of any constants or terms not containing the variable on one side of the equation. You can achieve this by performing inverse operations.
Example: Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation: 2x = 11 - 5 => 2x = 6
3. Simplify the equation. If necessary, simplify both sides of the equation by performing any arithmetic operations.
Example: Divide both sides of the equation by 2: x = 6 / 2 => x = 3
4. Check your solution. Substitute the value you obtained for the variable back into the original equation to ensure it satisfies the equation.
Example: 2(3) + 5 = 11 => 6 + 5 = 11 => 11 = 11 (The equation is balanced, so the solution is correct).
Remember, these steps can be adapted depending on the specific conditions of the equation. For systems of linear equations or more complex situations, additional methods like substitution or elimination may be necessary.