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How to Solve Linear Equations (Single Variable)

Subject: Mathematics

Book: Maths Mastery

Solving linear equations with one variable is a foundational algebraic skill. These typically appear in the form ax + b = c, where x is the variable to solve for. The key steps involve isolating x by reversing operations in a structured manner: subtract or add constants from both sides, then multiply or divide by the coefficient. For example, in 3x + 4 = 16, subtract 4 from both sides to get 3x = 12, then divide by 3 to find x = 4. Linear equations model numerous real-life situations, such as budgeting daily expenses, calculating distances, and analyzing rates. Proficiency with them paves the way for advanced mathematics like systems of equations and polynomials.

Practice Questions

What is the area of a sector of a circle with radius 14 cm and central angle 90°?

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If log(100) = 2 and log(10) = 1, what is log(1000)?

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A rectangle has an area of 48 cm² and a length of 8 cm. What is its width?

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A sphere has a radius of 7 cm. What is its volume?

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What is the probability of drawing an ace from a standard deck of 52 cards?

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What is the HCF of 48 and 180?

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If sin(A) = 3/5 and cos(B) = 5/13, where A and B are acute angles, what is sin(A+B)?

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If the sides of a triangle are 6 cm, 8 cm, and 10 cm, what is the area of the triangle?

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If the radius of a circle is doubled, what happens to its area?

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If x² - 9x + 18 = 0, what are the roots of the equation?

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