GRADE 8 · MATHEMATICS · TOPIC 4

Linear Equations

Equations remain balanced when both sides change equally.

CONCEPT EXPLAINED

Understand the concept

Equations remain balanced when both sides change equally.

SOLVED EXAMPLE

2x + 7 = 21

  1. Step 1: Subtract 7
  2. Step 2: divide by 2.

Final answer: x = 7

PRACTISE YOURSELF

3x − 5 = 16

Show the answer

x = 7

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