SEC1 CHAPTER5

• What is a linear equation used to show in mathematics?

  Equality between two expressions
• In what type of everyday situations are linear equations commonly used?

  Calculating costs or planning budgets
• What are fractional coefficients in linear equations?

  Fractions multiplying variables
• Steps to solve a linear equation with fractional coefficients

  1️⃣ Find a common denominator

  2️⃣ Multiply each term by the common denominator

  3️⃣ Simplify the equation

  4️⃣ Solve the resulting linear equation
• What are some real-world applications of linear equations?

  Calculating distance, cost, time, profit
• How is profit calculated in a business using linear equations?

  Selling price minus production cost