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EQUATIONS (1º E.S.O.) Things we mustn't forget to solve an equation Example (a very simple one)

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EQUATIONS (1º E.S.O.)

Things we mustn't forget to solve an equation

Example (a very simple one)

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To solve an equation means finding a value for the variable that makes the equation true.

Whatever you do to one side of the equation, you must also do it to the other side, to keep it in balance.

Things we mustn't forget to solve an equation

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Example

Solution:

Solve the equation

2x + 3 = 11 2x+3 = 11=

2x + 3 = 112x = 8=- 3 - 3

1) Subtract 3 from both sides

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2) Divide both sides by 2

2x = 8=

2x 8__ __=2 2

3) So x = 4

x = 4=

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Check the solution

Check: x = 4

2x + 3 11

2(4) + 3

8 + 3

11

x 4=

Left-hand side = Right-hand side

Therefore, x = 4 is the correct solution