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Linear Equations in One Variable

Gujarat Board · Class 8 · Mathematics

Complete topic list for Linear Equations in One Variable in Gujarat Board Class 8 Mathematics. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Linear Equations in One Variable

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Key Definitions and Concepts

  • A linear expression has the variable raised to the power of 1 only. Example: 3x + 5, 2y - 7
  • A linear equation in one variable is formed by equating two linear expressions. Example: 3x + 5 = 2x + 9
  • The Left Hand Side (LHS) is the expression to the left of the '=' sign
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Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

  • When variables appear on both sides, collect all variable terms on one side (usually LHS) and all constants on the other side (usually RHS)
  • Transpose variable terms to LHS and constant terms to RHS
  • When a term is transposed, its sign changes: + becomes − and − becomes +
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Solving Equations with Fractions (Reducing to Simpler Form)

  • When an equation has fractions, multiply both sides by the LCM of all the denominators
  • This clears all fractions and gives a simpler equation to work with
  • After clearing fractions, solve the resulting simple equation step by step
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Applications: Word Problems (Real-Life Equations)

  • Word problems require converting a given situation into a linear equation and then solving it
  • Read the problem carefully and identify: What is unknown? What information is given?
  • Assign a variable (usually x) to the unknown quantity

Key Concepts

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