Solving Linear Equations in One Variable

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Solving Linear Equations in One Variable: Overview

From this topic, we will learn how to solve linear equations in one variable. We will further discuss some solved examples which highlights some methods of solving them. It also enhances our mathematical skills via these examples.

Important Questions on Solving Linear Equations in One Variable

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If 1260 is divided into three parts such that one-third of the first part, one-fourth of the second part, and one-fifth of the third part are equal, then find the smallest part of the money.

 

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Solve:

43x-2+21-x3x-1+52x-3=74

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17(2x)17x+5(x+12)7x-1=8

Solve for x.

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A woman sells to the first customer half her stock of apples and half an apple, to the second customer she sells half her remaining stock and half an apple, and so on to the third and to the fourth customer. She finds that she has now 15 apples left. How many apples did she have before she started selling?

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If 3xx-ax-b=2x-a+1x-b then, a:b=?

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The number of boys in a school was 30 more than the number of girls(not equal to 0). Subsequently, a few more girls joined the same school. Consequently, the ratio of boys and girls became 3:5. Find the minimum number of girls who joined subsequently.

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Prabha and pooja each have a certain number of apples prabha says to pooja if you give 20 of your  apples i will have twice as many left with you pooja replay if you give me 10 i will have thrice as many as left with you how many apples does each have.

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The difference between two natural numbers is 30, and one number is four times the others. find the numbers.

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Here is a calendar. Ask your friend to choose a 3×3  square in this and tell you the smallest number in that square. In your mind, add 8 to that number and multiply it by 9. Give him/her this answer as the sum of the number in his/her square. He/She will be surprised by how you did it. Can you explain how you can work out this problem by forming an equation and solving it.

 

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For the given geometrical figure, find x.

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For the given geometrical figure, find x.

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