Multiplication makes solving linear equations in Algebra I much easier. Here’s how:
Getting Rid of Fractions: When you multiply everything by a common number (called a denominator), fractions can change into whole numbers. This makes the equations simpler to work with.
Simplifying Coefficients: Multiplication helps us find the value of a variable. For example, in the equation (2x = 10), if we divide both sides by 2, we get (x = 5).
Making Things Clearer: By clearing up terms, like in the equation (3(y + 2) = 12), we can simplify it to (3y + 6 = 12). This leads us to (3y = 6) and finally (y = 2).
When you grasp these ideas, you can solve about 75% of the linear equations you'll see in Grade 9!
Multiplication makes solving linear equations in Algebra I much easier. Here’s how:
Getting Rid of Fractions: When you multiply everything by a common number (called a denominator), fractions can change into whole numbers. This makes the equations simpler to work with.
Simplifying Coefficients: Multiplication helps us find the value of a variable. For example, in the equation (2x = 10), if we divide both sides by 2, we get (x = 5).
Making Things Clearer: By clearing up terms, like in the equation (3(y + 2) = 12), we can simplify it to (3y + 6 = 12). This leads us to (3y = 6) and finally (y = 2).
When you grasp these ideas, you can solve about 75% of the linear equations you'll see in Grade 9!