Class 8 · Chapter 13
Algebra Play
Linear equations, word problems, and applications.
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Detailed theory
Isolate variable step by step. Standard forms: , .
Key concepts & formulas
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**Linear equation**: variable to power 1 only.
02
Solve by transposing terms across .
03
Word problems: choose a variable, translate to equation.
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Check solution by substitution.
05
Some equations have infinite/no solutions.