Simple Equations | Study

In case ofthe balanced equation, if we add the same number to both thesides, or subtract the same number from both the sides,

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multiply both sidesby the same number, or divide both sidesby the samenumber, the balance remains un disturbed,

i.e.,the value of the LHS remains equal to the value of the RHS The above property gives a systematic method of solving an equation.

We carry out a series of identical mathematical operations on the two sides of the equation in such a waythat on oneof the sides we get justthe variable. Thelast step isthe solution of the equation.

Transposing means moving to the other side.

Transposition of a number has the same effect as adding same number to (or subtracting the same number from) both sides of the equation.

Whenyou transpose a number fromone side ofthe equation tothe other side, you change itssign.

For example, transposing +3 fromthe LHS tothe RHS in equation x + 3 = 8 gives x = 8 – 3 (= 5).

We can carry out the transposition of an expression in thesame way as the transposition of a number.

We havelearnt how to construct simple algebraic expressions corresponding to practical situations.

Wealso learnt how,using the technique of doing thesame mathematical operation (for example adding the samenumber) on bothsides, we could build an equation starting fromits solution.

Further, we also learnt that we could relate a given equation tosome appropriate problem/puzzlefrom the equation. practical situation and build a practical word.