2: Solving Linear Equations
In this chapter, you will explore linear equations, develop a strategy for solving them, and relate them to real-world situations.
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- 2.1: Prelude to Solving Linear Equations
- Law enforcement and the military are using drones rather than send personnel into dangerous situations. Building and piloting a drone requires the ability to program a set of actions, including taking off, turning, and landing. This, in turn, requires the use of linear equations.
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- 2.2: Use a General Strategy to Solve Linear Equations
- Solving an equation is like discovering the answer to a puzzle. The purpose in solving an equation is to find the value or values of the variable that makes it a true statement. Any value of the variable that makes the equation true is called a solution to the equation. It is the answer to the puzzle!
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- 2.4: Solve a Formula for a Specific Variable
- Formulas are used in so many fields, it is important to recognize formulas and be able to manipulate them easily. It is often helpful to solve a formula for a specific variable. If you need to put a formula in a spreadsheet, it is not unusual to have to solve it for a specific variable first. We isolate that variable on one side of the equals sign with a coefficient of one and all other variables and constants are on the other side of the equal sign.