5.2 Linear Equations in One Variable with Applications

Solve $7 \left(n - 3\right) - 8 = - 15$

Solve $9 \left(y - 2\right) - y = 16 + 7 y$.

The Beaudrie family has two cats, Basil and Max. Together, they weigh 23 pounds. Basil weighs 16 pounds. How much does Max weigh?

If you join your local gym at $10 per month and pay $5 per class, how many classes can you take if your gym budget is $75 per month?

Write an application that can be solved using the equation $50 x + 35 = 185$. Then solve your application.

Solve $3 \left(x + 4\right) = 4 x + 8 - x$.

Solve $2 \left(x + 5\right) = 4 \left(x + 3\right) - 2 x - 2$.

Solve the formula $d = r t$ for $t$. This is the distance formula where $d$ = distance, $r$ = rate, and $t$ = time.

Solve the formula $A = \dfrac{1}{2}$ $\mathit{bh}$ for $h$. This is the area formula of a triangle where $A$ = area, $b$ = base, and $h$ = height.