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Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
Mark Dugopolski, Southeastern Louisiana University

Linear Equations in One Variable
Number, Geometric, and Uniform Motion Applications

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1

The first step in solving a word problem is to write the equation.
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2

You should always write down what the variable represents.
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3

Diagrams and tables are used as aids in solving problems.
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4

To represent two consecutive odd integers, we use x and x + 1.
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5

If 5x is 2 miles more than 3(x + 20), then 5x + 2 = 3(x + 20).
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6

We can represent two numbers with a sum of 6 by x and 6 - x.
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7

Two numbers that differ by 7 can be represented by x and x + 7.
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8

The degree measures of two complimentary angles can be represented by x and 90 - x.
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9

The degree measures of two supplementary angles can be represented by x and x + 180.
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10

If x is half as large as x + 50, then 2x = x + 50.
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