
Handout on First Degree Equations
... then divide both sides by the "other" factor(s). So in the equation where x is the unknown to be solved: gsx - dx - x = 3sw + 7k factor out the x on the left side to obtain x(gs - d - 1) = 3sw + 7k and then divide both sides by (gs - d - 1) to yield the solution: x = 3sw + 7k ...
... then divide both sides by the "other" factor(s). So in the equation where x is the unknown to be solved: gsx - dx - x = 3sw + 7k factor out the x on the left side to obtain x(gs - d - 1) = 3sw + 7k and then divide both sides by (gs - d - 1) to yield the solution: x = 3sw + 7k ...
Elimination using the Addition Method
... 6. Check the solution by substituting the values of the two variables into each equation. 7. Write the solution. If there is one solution, write it as an ...
... 6. Check the solution by substituting the values of the two variables into each equation. 7. Write the solution. If there is one solution, write it as an ...