Students will learn how to solve literal linear equations. For example, solve for x:
$$ax + 3x = bx + 5$$One type of problem is to convert arbitrary linear equations, regardless of their form, into slope-intercept form. We often want slope-intercept form because it's easy to graph and mentally picture.
Watch these videos:
- Solving for "y" Tutorial by Friendly Math 101
- Linear equations with unknown coefficients
Linear equations with unknown coefficients by Khan Academy