Solving Linear Equations: Variables on Both Sides Answers

What is the solution to the linear equation?2.8y + 6 + 0.2y = 5y – 14

The levels of mercury in two different bodies of water are rising. In one body of water the initial measure of mercury is 0.05 parts per billion (ppb) and is rising at a rate of 0.1 ppb each year. In the second body of water the initial measure is 0.12 ppb and the rate of increase is 0.06 ppb each year.

What is the justification for the step taken from line 2 to line 3?

Which number can each term of the equation be multiplied by to eliminate the fractions before solving?m – = 2 + m

The International Business Club starts the school year with $250.50 in their account. They spend $35 each month on activities. The Future Agricultural Leaders Club starts with $300 and spends $45.25 each month.

What is the solution to the linear equation?4b + 6 = 2 – b + 4

Solve the equation.8 – 2x = –8x + 14

What is the solution to the linear equation?d – 10 – 2d + 7 = 8 + d – 10 – 3d

What is the solution to the linear equation?x – = + x

Which step could be used to help isolate the variable in the following equation?5.6j – 0.12 = 4 + 1.1j