2. Algebraic expression is the expression having
constants and variable. It can have multiple
variable and multiple power of the variable.
We already know the below terms from
previous class. Lets recall those terms.
What is equation?
An equation is a condition on a variable.
What is variable?
A variable takes on different numerical
values; its value is not fixed. Variables are
denoted usually by letters of the alphabets,
such as x, y, z, l, m, n, p, etc.
3. An algebraic equation is an equality involving
variables. It says that the value of the
expression on one side of the equality sign is
equal to the value of the expression on the
other side.
Example(i)7x-9=16
(ii) 1.5 =y / 1.6
4. We will restrict the above equation with two
conditions
a) algebraic equation in one variable
b) variable will have power 1 only
Example(i)5x=25
(ii)2x−3=92x
Linear Equation is an equation which is in the
form of ax+b=0,ax=b etc. where a and b is
real number. x is variable of power one.
5. 2x−3=5
3x−11=22
How to solve Linear equation in one Variable
Transpose (changing the side of the number)
the numbers to the side where all number are
present. We know the sign of the number
changes when we transpose it to other side.
Now you will have an equation have variable
on one side and number on other side.
Add/subtract on both the side to get single
term.
Now divide or multiply on both the side to get
the value of the variable.
6. Solution: Transposing 3 to other side
2x=5+3
or,2x=8
Dividing both the sides by 2
x=4
Ex2. y + 3 = 10
Solution:
Given y+ 3 = 10
By subtracting 3 from both sides, we get
y + 3 – 3 = 10 – 3
⇒ y = 10 – 3
⇒ y = 7
7. Linear equation can be used to solve many word
Problem. The procedure is simple
First read the problem carefully. Write down the
unknown and known
Assume one of the unknown to x and find the
other unknown in term of that
Create the linear equation based on the condition
given
Solve them by using the above method
Example: When five is added to three more than
a certain number, the result is 19. What is the
number? Sol: Let certain number be x.According
to the given condition we have 3x+5=19 now we
can solve for x.
8. Example: The perimeter of a rectangular swimming pool is
154 m. Its length is 2 m more than twice its breadth. What
are the length and the breadth of the pool?
Solution: The unknown are length and breadth.
Let the breadth be x m.
Then as per question the length will be (2x + 2) m.
Perimeter of swimming pool = 2(l + b) = 154 m
or,2(2x+2+x)=154
or,2(3x+2)=154
Dividing both sides by 2
3x+2=77
Transposing 2 to R.H.S, we obtain
3x=77−2
or,3x=75
Dividing 3 on both the sides
x=25
So, Breadth is 25 m
Length =2x + 2 = 2 × 25 + 2 = 52m
Hence, the breadth and length of the pool are 25 m and 52
m respectively.
10. You will find many situations where the linear
equation may be having number in
denominator. We can perform the below steps
to simplify them and solve it.
Take the LCM of the denominator of both the
LHS and RHS.
Multiple the LCM on both the sides, this will
reduce the number without denominator and
we can solve using the method described
above.
11. 8x + 4 = 3(x – 1) + 7
Solution:
Given,8x + 4 = 3(x – 1) + 7
By removing bracket from RHS, we get
8x + 4 = 3x – 3 + 7
By transposing 3x to LHS, we get
8x-3x + 4 = -3 + 7
⇒ 8x – 3x + 4 = 4
By transposing 4 to RHS, we get
8x – 3x = 4 – 4
⇒ 5x = 0
After dividing both sides by 5, we get
or, 5x/5=0/5
or, X=0
12. Ques:A positive number is 5 times another number. If 21 is added to
both the numbers, then one of the new numbers becomes twice the
other new number. What are the numbers?
Solution: Let the given positive number = a
Therefore, another number which is 5 times of it = 5a
Now, after adding 21 to both of the number .First number = a + 21
Second number = 5a + 21
According to question, one new number becomes twice of the other
new number.Therefore,Second number = 2 x first number
i.e. 5a + 21 = 2 (a + 21)
⇒ 5a + 21 = 2a + 42
By transposing ‘2a’ to LHS, we get
⇒ 5a + 21 – 2a = 42
Now, after transposing 21 to RHS, we get
⇒ 5a – 2a = 42 – 21
⇒ 3a = 21
After dividing both sides by 3, we get
Therefore, another number 5a = 5 x 7 = 35
Thus, required numbers are 7 and 35
14. Solve the following question:
1. Find the solution of 3x-4 = 12
2. Solve: 5x-9 = 8
3. What should be subtracted from thrice the rational number -8/3 to get
5/2?
4. The sum of three consecutive multiples of 7 is 63. Find these multiples.
5. Solve 3x/4 – 7/4 = 5x + 12
6. Perimeter of a rectangle is 13cm. if its width is 11/4 cm, find its length.
7. The present age of Seta’s father is three times the present age of Sita.
After six years sum of their ages will be 69 years. Find their present ages.
8. The digits of a two-digit number differ by 3. If digits are interchanged and
the resulting number is added to the original number, we get 121. Find the
original number.
9. (x-2)/(x+1) = ½. Find x
10. Sanjay will be 3 times as old as he was 4 years ago after 18 years. Find
his present age.
11. If the sum of two numbers is 30 and their ratio is 2/3 then find the
numbers.
12. The numerator of a fraction is 2 less than the denominator. If one is
added to its denominator, it becomes 1/2 find the fraction.