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Quick questions on Equations and inequations: solving linear equations and inequalities - SQA National 5 Maths

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What is only multiplying part of an equation by the denominator?
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To clear a fraction, every term must be multiplied, including the whole numbers.
What are sign slips when moving terms?
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Subtracting 2x2x from both sides changes 4x4x to 2x2x; track each move carefully.
What is q1?
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Solve 3x7=83x - 7 = 8. [2 marks]
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Solve 2(x+4)=x+112(x + 4) = x + 11. [2 marks]
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Solve the inequation 5x>25 - x > 2. [2 marks]

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