SOLUTION: Hi. I have a concern about linear equations. Can you explain to me about what they are and some examples to give me an idea of what it is. Thanks Alexander

Question 1057403: Hi. I have a concern about linear equations. Can you explain to me about what they are and some examples to give me an idea of what it is.
Thanks
Alexander
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi. I have a concern about linear equations. Can you explain to me about what they are and some examples to give me an idea of what it is.
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y is normally recognized as a variable whose value depends on the value of x.
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For a linear equation, y = mx + b
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Examples::
If shirts cost $10 each and you have bought 3 of them
y = 10*x is the general equation for this situation.
y is the cost of x shirts.
If x = 3, y = 10*3 = $30.
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If jim is 8 yrs older than twice mary's age,
y = 2m + 8
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Then, if mary is 4 yrs old,
y = 2*4+8 = 16 yrs is jim's age.
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If you Google "linear equations" you will get more
information and see more examples.
Cheers,
Stan H.
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