A.4f Apply these skills to solve practical problems. A.4b Justify steps used in solving equations. Use a graphing calculator to check your solutions. Objectives :
To isolate the variable on one side of the equation. Ex: x = 5 is solved for ____. y = 2x - 1 is solved for ____.
For any numbers a, b, and c, _________________________________ What it means: You can multiply _____ ________of an equation by any number and the equation will still hold true.
We all know that 3 = 3. Does 3(4) = 3? _______ But 3(4) = 3_____. The equation is still true if we multiply _______ _______ by 4.
Always check your solution!! x = 4 2
Division Property of Equality For any numbers a, b, and c (c≠0), ________________________________ What it means: You can divide ______ _______of an equation by any number, except zero, and the equation will still hold true. Why did we add c ≠ 0?
2) -6x = 181) 4x = 24
The one step method: Ex: 2x = 4 3 The two step method: Ex: 2x = 4 3
Solve -3v = v = v = v = v = 126
Which step clears the fraction in 1. Multiply by 3 2. Multiply by 5 3. Multiply by Multiply by -5
Solve 1. b = b = b = b = 56