Comprehensive Study Note on Two-Step Linear Equations and Algebraic Simplification

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Detailed Analysis of Mathematical Expressions and Equations

The transcript contains a sequence of mathematical problems, alternating between expressions to be simplified and linear equations to be solved. These are treated here in the order presented in the original document.

Problem 1: Expression Simplification

The first mathematical item provided is the expression 4x+10−304x + 10 - 30. In algebra, simplification involves combining like terms. Like terms are defined as terms that share the same variable to the same power; in this instance, the constant terms 1010 and −30-30 are like terms.

Combination of Constant Terms: 10−30=−20\text{Combination of Constant Terms: } 10 - 30 = -20

Thus, the simplified expression is expressed as:

4x−204x - 20

Problem 5: Solving a Two-Step Linear Equation

The fourth line of the mathematical sequence is explicitly identified as problem 5: 14+6x=214 + 6x = 2. This is a two-step linear equation requiring the variable xx to be isolated.

First Step: Subtract the constant term on the left side from both sides of the equation to isolate the variable term.

6x=2−146x = 2 - 14

6x=−126x = -12

Second Step: Divide both sides of the equation by the coefficient of the variable (66).

x=−126x = \frac{-12}{6}

x=−2x = -2

Problem 2: Expression Simplification

The next item provided is the expression 4x−8−204x - 8 - 20. To simplify, the constants −8-8 and −20-20 must be combined through addition of negative values.

Combination: −8−20=−28\text{Combination: } -8 - 20 = -28

Resulting Expression:

4x−284x - 28

Problem 6: Solving a Linear Equation with Negative Results

Problem 6 presents the equation 2x−3=−22x - 3 = -2. To isolate the variable xx, the inverse of the operation performed on the constant must be applied.

First Step: Add 33 to both sides of the equation.

2x=−2+32x = -2 + 3

2x=12x = 1

Second Step: Divide both sides by 22.

x=12x = \frac{1}{2}

x=0.5x = 0.5

Problem 3: Expression Simplification

The following expression is 5+2x−655 + 2x - 65. By identifying the constant terms separated from the variable term 2x2x, we combine the constants 55 and −65-65.

Calculation: 5−65=−60\text{Calculation: } 5 - 65 = -60

Resulting Expression:

2x−602x - 60

Problem 4: Expression Simplification

The next expression provided is 9+4x−159 + 4x - 15. The constants 99 and −15-15 are combined.

Calculation: 9−15=−6\text{Calculation: } 9 - 15 = -6

Resulting Expression:

4x−64x - 6

Problem 7: Equation Isolation with Division

Problem 7 is the equation 5+10x=−155 + 10x = -15. To solve for xx, we apply the order of operations in reverse (SADMEP).

First Step: Subtract 55 from both sides of the equation.

10x=−15−510x = -15 - 5

10x=−2010x = -20

Second Step: Divide by the coefficient 1010.

x=−2010x = \frac{-20}{10}

x=−2x = -2

Problem 8: Expression in Variable Form

The final task labeled as problem 8 is the expression 10−7−x10 - 7 - x. This expression contains two subtraction operations involving constants and a single variable.

Calculation: First, the constants are subtracted.

10−7=310 - 7 = 3

Final Expression:

3−x3 - x

Fundamental Principles of Algebra and Methodology

The document highlights the practical application of several fundamental algebraic concepts. Understanding these is essential for handling both expressions and equations as seen in the sections noted as "on A" and "tion B."

Distinction Between Expressions and Equations

An expression (such as 4x+10−304x + 10 - 30) is a mathematical phrase that can contain numbers, variables, and operators. It does not have an equals sign and cannot be "solved," only simplified. Conversely, an equation (such as 14+6x=214 + 6x = 2) is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions. It can be solved to find the specific value of the unknown variable that makes the statement true.

Steps for Solving Two-Step Equations
  1. Inverse Addition/Subtraction: The first goal is to isolate the variable term. This involves moving any constant added to or subtracted from the variable term to the opposite side of the equals sign using the inverse operation.
  2. Inverse Multiplication/Division: Once the variable term is isolated (e.g., 6x=−126x = -12), the coefficient must be removed by dividing both sides of the equation by that coefficient value.
Rules for Combining Integers
  • When combining a positive and a negative number, such as 10−3010 - 30, find the difference between their absolute values and apply the sign of the larger absolute value (e.g., 30−10=2030 - 10 = 20; since 30 is larger and negative, the result is −20-20).
  • When combining two negative numbers, such as −8−20-8 - 20, add their absolute values and retain the negative sign (e.g., 8+20=288 + 20 = 28, resulting in −28-28).