2-4 Solving Equations Goal: Solve complex linear equations that involve distributive property, combining like terms, and variables on both sides. Eligible Content: A1.1.2.1.1 / A1.1.2.1.2 / A1.1.2.1.3
Steps Simplify each side of equation. Move variables to the same side. Get the variable alone.
Examples 3(x + 2) = 4x + 2 3(x + 1) = 3x + 3 2(3x + 4) = 8x + 9 all real numbers 2(3x + 4) = 8x + 9 x = –0.5 2(x + 4) + 3x = 2x – 7 x = –5
Examples 4(1 – x) + 3x = -2(x + 1) 2(12x + 16) = 60 + 24(x – 2) no solution 12 – (3x + 8) = -2(x – 4) x = –4
A. 38 B. 28 C. 10 D. 36
A. B. 0 C. All real numbers D. no solution
Practice Worksheet – “Combining Like Terms, Distributive Property and Variables on Both Sides”
Word Problem #1 One car rental agency charges $60 plus $0.50 per mile to rent a car. Another car rental agency charges $47.50 and $0.75 per mile to rent a car. How many miles would you have to drive for each agency to cost the same amount? 0.50x + 60 = 0.75x + 47.50 50 miles
Word Problem #2 There are 75 students taking Spanish. This number is increasing by 5 students per year. There are 99 students taking German. This number is decreasing by 3 students per year. How long until the same number of students are taking Spanish and German? 5x + 75 = -3x + 99 3 years
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