Solving Linear Equations

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Learning Lab Software:

SkillsTutor Math for Science Class: Linear Equations Assignment


Learning Lab and HFCC Resources:

Hand out:  Beginning Algebra 8:  Linear Equations (general sequence for solving equations)

Tape:   Math 080 –Tape 3:  Sections 2.1 and 2.2  (Tape tied to Math 080 book from Fall 2005:  Bittenger 6e)

Solving Linear Equations Tutorial: modified Math 074 lesson and answers

Practice Problems with Answers


Web Resources:

purplemath.com demonstrates how to solve one-step linear equations

purplemath.com  demonstrates how to solve two-step linear equations and equations requiring simplification. 

bbc.co.uk uses a balance scale to illustrate and explain solving linear equations.

The West Texas A&M University website contains tutorials for solving simple linear equations using the Addition Property of Equality and the Multiplication Property of Equality as well as a tutorial for solving more difficult linear equations.

        Solving simple linear equations using the Addition Property of Equality

        Solving simple linear equations using the Multiplication Property of Equality

        Solving more difficult linear equations.


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Last Edits 12/2/05
Jeff Morford  (Content by J. Dawson)