Study GuideAlgebra II–Linear Sentences in One Variable1. Linear EquaƟons1. What Are Linear Equations?Linear sentences in one variable can beequationsorinequalities. What makes themlinearis thatthe variable has anexponent of 1.Usually, the exponent1 is not written, but it is always understood.Example:•(x) actually means (x1)Linear equations can also be shown on agraph as a straight line. That’s why they are calledlinear.2. What Is an Equation?Anequationis a statement that saystwo mathematical expressions are equal.Example:(3x + 2 = 11)Alinear equation in one variablemeans:•There isonly one variable(like (x)).•The variable has anexponent of 1.These equations are also calledfirst-degree equations, because the highest power of the variable is1.Most linear equations can be written in the form:Where:•a, b, and care real numbers•a≠0Preview Mode
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