SECTION 2.1  Linear Equations 
                                                         
         
        Chapter 2  
        Solving Equations and Inequalities 
         
                                                         
         
         
        Section 2.1:  Linear Equations 
         
             
 Solving an Equation 
         
                                                         
         
        Solving an Equation  
         
                                                       
         
         
                                                 
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                                 SECTION 2.1  Linear Equations 
                                           
        
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       Additional Example 1:  
                      
        
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        CHAPTER 2  Solving Equations and Inequalities 
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         Additional Example 3: 
                            
         
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        We first multiply both sides of the equation by 12 to clear the equation of fractions. Then solve 
        as usual. 
         
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