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Solve linear equations: word problems
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Learn it Let a variable stand for the unknown, write an equation from the story, solve it, and check the answer makes sense.
Example: A taxi charges $\$4$ plus $\$2$ per km. A ride cost $\$22$. How far was it?
- Let k = km. Cost: $4 + 2k = 22$.
- $2k = 18$, so $k = 9$.
- The ride was 9 km.
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