Math Reviewer

Lesson 1 – Linear Equation in One Variable

Types of Equation
Equation – statement that says two algebraic expression are equal

“=” - used to denote equality

A=B

“A” – refer to as the left side of the equation

“B” – refer to as the right side of the equation

If an equation involves a variable then a solution to the equation is a number that when substituted to
the variable will make the equation true.

Identity – is an equation that is true for all allowable values of the variable.

Inconsistent Equation – is one that is false for all values of the variable.

Conditional Equation is one that is true for some but not for all allowable values of the variable

Solutions to Linear Equation in One Variable

A linear Equation in the variable x is an equation that can be written in the form Ax + B = 0 where A is an
coefficient and B is a constant

Ex.

5x + 10 = 0 is linear equation in the variable x

Equivalent Equation
Equations are equivalent if they have exactly the same solution set.

Properties of Equality
Reflexive Property – the reflexive property states that any real number is equal to itself. A = A

Symetric Property – if a = b then b = a

Transitive Property of Equality – if a = b and b = c then a = c

Addition Property of Equality (APE) – this property states that adding the same number to both sides of
an equation yields an equivalent equation. If a = b then a + c =b + c

Subtraction Property of Equality (SPE) – SPE states that subtracting the same number from both sides of
an equation yields an equivalent equation. If a = b then a – c = b – c

Multiplication Property of Equality (MPE) – multiplying the same nonzero number to both sides of an
equation yields an equivalent equation. If a = b then ac = bc

Division Property of Equality (DPE) – if a = b then a * c = b * c

Solutions to Linear Equation Using the Properties of Equality

To find the solution to a linear equation in one variable, derive an equivalent equation such that the
variable is left alone on one side of the equation.

Solutions To Equations involving Absolute Values