A linear equation in one variable is an equation that can be written in the form 

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What Is a Linear Equation in One Variable?

A mathematical statement which tells you that two expressions are equal

A linear equation in one variable can be written in the form 

A symbol, often a letter from the alphabet, which represents an unknown value.

Mathagon

How To Solve

Change Sides, Change Sign

x Is Multiplied

x in the Numerator

Parentheses

Linear Equations

What Is a Linear Equation?

Learn about linear equations and how to solve them. Learn to check your answer, to use the change sides, change sign rule, and what to do about parentheses.