Section 3.6 Solving Decimal Equations Mr. Beltz & Mr. Sparks
Goal: Find exact and approximate solutions of equations that contain decimals. Approximate : Near or close (estimate) EX. $1.95 approx. $2.00
Basics Distribute on Both Sides First! Simply the expression (combine like terms) Goal: Get the variable to the left side Solve the Equation using Inverse Relationships Remember: You always want to solve for the Variable, “X = ?”
-38x – 39 = x = x = X = Change Sub --> + Simply the Equation Do the Inverse of Addition [subtraction] The Inverse of Multiplication is Division
24x + 43 = x = X = 0.96 Change Sub --> + Simply the Equation Do the Inverse of Addition [subtraction] The Inverse of Multiplication is Division
Practice P. 163 # 2-3 Show All work USE YOUR NOTES AS A GUIDE
Practice P. 163 # 2-3 # 2: #3: -1.12
Independent Practice P #’s 4-8 SHOW YOUR WORK