Book 4:  Linear Equations

 

You Will

 
Subjects

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Appendix

  • Basic Principles of Equations

  • Fractional Equations

  • Word Problems

  • Proportion Problems

  • Work Problems

  • Playing False

  • All In Your Head

  • Getting It Backwards

  • The Gods Must Be Algebra Crazy

  • The Naked Truth

 

 

Video Highlights


Equations with only one variable raised only to the first power are called linear equations. This book explains how to solve these equations and how to express real world problems as linear equations. Examples include counting a fish population and solving a sewage treatment work problem.

 

Introduction

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

  • Mathematical Music

  • Maintaining a Balance

  • Solving Complex Questions

  • The Process of Elimination

  • Clearing Fractions

  • Translating Reality

  • Arranging Reality

  • Setting Up a Proportion Problem

  • How Many Fish?

  • The Sewage Plant Problem

  • The Sewage
    Plant Solution

  • Sol’s Conclusion


Summary/Terminology

Equation
Linear Equation
Solution
Solve
Addition Property of Equality
Multiplication Property of Equality
Checking Solutions
Eliminating Decimals

 Clearing Fractions
Least Common Multiple
Ratio
Proportion
Rate
Work Problem
Translating a Problem