Answer:
Solving Linear Equations of One Variable or Literal Equations
• First, use the distributive property.
• Second, combine like terms on the same side of the equation.
• Third, combine like terms on opposite sides of the equation.
• Fourth, perform addition or subtraction on both sides of the equation.
• Fifth, perform multiplication or division on both sides of the equation.
• Lastly, check your answer by substituting your solution back into the original equation.
If the equation is in the form of a fraction equal to a number, multiply both sides by the denominator first.
Solving Linear Inequalities of One Variable
• Follow the same steps as for linear equations with one exception:
• If you multiply or divide both sides of the inequality by a negative number, you need to switch the direction of the inequality.
