1. Solving Linear Equations
Unit 1-2

2. Solving Linear Equations
Example 1:

3. Solving Linear Equations
Example 2:

4. YOUR TURN!
m = -3

5. Solving Linear Equations
Example 3:

6. YOUR TURN!
w = 3

7. Definitions
Identity: an equation that is true for all values. (all real numbers)
Contradiction: an equation that is not true for any values. (no solution)

8. Identity or Contradiction?

9. Identity or Contradiction?

10. YOUR TURN!
All Real Numbers
Contradiction

11. Word Problem
Luke rented a car from Rent-A-Car for a recent road trip. Rent-A-Car has a beginning rate of $25, but charges $0.55 for each mile traveled. If Luke’s total for renting the car was $113 before taxes, how many miles did Luke travel?

12. Assignment
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