Linear Equation - is an equation that can be written in the form ax+b=c where a, b and c are

constants and a≠0. The variable x represents a quantity that satisfies the equality sign.

Now, when we say linear equation in one variable, it is a first-degree equation which has only
one variable.

In this example, do you think it is a linear equation in one variable? Why?

(Student will answer)

Next, 4(x +1) = 12

Since you know now what is linear equation in one variable.

Let us move on solving Linear Equation in one variable using Properties of Equality.
In this method, the properties of equality are very important in solving linear equations in one
variable.

PROPERTIES OF EQUALITY
1. Reflexive Property of Equality Please read, ________.
Thank you!
This property simply tells us that a real number is always equal to itself.
Example:
3=3
2x – 1 = 2x – 1

2. Symmetric Property of Equality

Any volunteer to read the Symmetric Property of Equality?
Very good!
For any real number a:
Then a = a
For any real numbers x and y:
If x = y, then y = x

This property tells us that if the left side and the right side of the equation are interchanged, the
values still remain and are still equal.

Examples:
If x = 3, then 3 = x.
If 5 + 3 = 8, then 8 = 5+ 3

3. Addition and Subtraction Property of Equality

For any real numbers x, y and z:
If x + z = y + z, also x – z = y – z

If the same number is added to both sides of an equation, will the resulting sentence be still an
equation? Take a look at the following examples.

Examples,
3+6=9
3+6+4=9+4
13 = 13

4. Multiplication and Division Property of Equality.

For any real numbers x, y, and z and if x = y,
a b
Then, xz = yz. Also, , where c ≠ 0
b c
If the same number is to be multiplied (divided) to both sides of the equation, will the equality
still be preserved? Take a look at the following examples.

Examples,
5=5
5(4) = 5(4)
20 = 20

Now you know about the Properties of equality, let’s apply it in solving linear equation in one
variable.

Examples,
1. Solve y + 4 = 9
y + 4 + (– 4) = 9 + (– 4)
y+0=5
y=5

Check:
y+4=9
5+4=9
9=9

Check:
y+4=9
5+4=9
9=9

2. Solve 4x = 16
Solution:
4x = 16
1
4 () ()
4 x=
1
4
16

x=4
 Check:
4x = 16
4(4) = 16
16=16

3. Solve for m in 8m + 4m = – 48.

What property of equality that we will use in this problem?

Multiplication and Division Property of Equality, Sir.
Very Good!

Solution:
8m + 4m = – 48
12m = – 48
12m −48
=
12 12
m = -4

Check:
8m + 4m = – 48
8(-4) + 4(-4) = -48
-32 – 16 = – 48
-48 = -48

Now you know about the Properties of equality, let’s apply it in solving linear equation in one
variable.
1. 7𝑥 = −14
2. 15a-2=13
3. 2𝑥 – 6 = 4
4. 5c=4c+13
 5. 20y+15=75

1. 7x = -14
7x = -14
7 x 14
=
7 7
x = -2

Checking:
7x = -14
7(-2) = 14
-14 = -14

2. 15a-2 = 13
15a = 13 + 2
15 a 15
=
15 15
a=1

Checking:
15a – 2 = 13
15(1) - 2 = 13
15 - 2 = 13
13 = 13

3. 2x -6 = 4
2x = 4 + 6
2x = 10
2 x 10
=
2 2
x=5

Checking:
2𝑥 – 6 = 4
2 (5) – 6 = 4
10 – 6 = 4
4=4

4. 5c = 4c + 13
5c – 4c = 13
c = 13
 Checking:
5(13) = 4(13) + 13
65 = 52 + 13
65 = 65

5. 20y + 15 = 75
20y = 75 – 15
20y = 60
20 y 60
=
20 20
y=3

Checking:
20(3) + 15 = 75
60 + 15 = 75
75 = 75

15w+5=80
15w = 80 – 5
15w = 75
15 w 75
=
15 15
w=5

Checking:
15w + 5 = 80
15(5) + 5 = 80
75 + 5 = 80