46 Chapter 1 Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable Check: ✓ True. The solution set is . Skill Practice Solve the equation. 1. 12 x 40 12 1282 40 Solving Linear Equations x 5 11 Example 2 Solve each equation. w 2.2 a. b. c. Solution: a. Multiply fractions. p a The solution set is . b. To isolate w, multiply both sides by 2.2. The value 8.8 checks in the original equation. 2.2142 2.2 a w The solution set is . c. To isolate x, multiply both sides by 1. The value checks in the original equation. 11x2 1162 x 6 6 The solution set is . Skill Practice Solve the equations. 2. 3. 5 4. a 2 t 16 6 5 y 3 5 566 x 6 58.86 8.8 w 2.2 b 4 w 2.2 e 4 9 f p 4 9 5 1 3 ba 4 15 3 b a 5 3 ba 3 5 pb a 5 3 ba 4 15 b 3 5 p 4 15 4 x 6 3 5 p 4 15 5286 40 40 Answers 1. 2. 3. 5806 4. 526 e 1 2 5 f 66 To isolate p, multiply both sides by the reciprocal of 3 5 . The value checks in the original equation. 4 9
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