Understanding Linear Equations and Independent Variables
Learn about linear equations, independent and dependent variables, and how to identify them in equations. Discover the relationship between independent and dependent variables and explore the concept of ordered pairs in solving linear equations.
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Linear Equations Linear equations are functions which have two variables. They have an independent and dependent variable.
Independent and Dependent Variables Independent variables are variables that you put into the equations Independent Variables Dependent variables are variables that you solve for Dependent Variables
Just as common sense would dictate. If something is independent, then it is on its own. But if it is dependent, then it relies on someone or something else. A dependent variable relies on what is used in place of the independent variable
y = 2x - 4 Using the equation above, y has to be the variable Dependent Why? Because it is the variable that is being solved for
Because linear equations have two variables,there are many possible combinations of answers Those possible solutions are written as ordered pairs. Usually an ordered pair is written with the independent variable first then the dependent variable
Example: y = 3x - 5 Because we solved for y, then x is the independent variable The ordered pair would then be written as ( x , y )
If we do not know which variable is independent, then we choose one. No matter which one is independent, we will still produce similar ordered pairs ( r , s ) is similar to ( s , r ) Not congruent/equal
Most of the time when we use the variables x & y in an equation, x is independent and y is dependent There are some exceptions, but we will work with those at a much later time
As said before, there are many possible ordered pairs To find more than one solution, we use a Table of Values x 2 -2 0 y 3 1 -3
Class Examples: 2a + b = 4 3r - 2s = 7 2 + x = y
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