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Part I: Provide a 1-variable linear equation of your own creation. Explain the techniques, and show the steps used for solving the equation. Check that your solution is correct. Part II: Using the same 1-variable linear equation that you created in Part I, change the linear equation to a linear inequality (use either < or >). Explain the techniques, and show the steps used for manipulating the linear inequality. Check that your solution is correct. Part III: In 1 paragraph, summarize your results by discussing the following: interpret the solution to the linear equation and inequality, and explain the differences in your results. Explain how you know if a value is a solution for the inequality.

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Introduction

Mathematics provides foundational tools to understand and solve a variety of real-world problems, with linear equations and inequalities being among the most fundamental concepts. These mathematical expressions help in describing relationships between variables and allow us to make predictions and informed decisions. This paper presents an original linear equation involving one variable, demonstrates the process of solving it, transforms it into an inequality, and discusses the significance of these solutions, emphasizing the differences between equations and inequalities.

Part I: Creating and Solving a Linear Equation

The linear equation I have created for this purpose is:

4x + 7 = 19

This equation features a single variable, x, with coefficients and constants. The goal is to isolate x to find its value. The technique involves performing inverse operations — subtracting 7 from both sides, then dividing by 4 to solve for x.

Step-by-step:

  1. Subtract 7 from both sides: 4x + 7 - 7 = 19 - 7
  2. Simplify: 4x = 12
  3. Divide both sides by 4: x = 12 / 4
  4. Simplify: x = 3

To verify the solution, substitute x = 3 back into the original equation:

4(3) + 7 = 19

which simplifies to 12 + 7 = 19, confirming that x = 3 is a valid solution.

Part II: Converting the Linear Equation to an Inequality

Using the same equation, I transform it into a linear inequality:

4x + 7 > 19

The technique for manipulating inequalities is similar to that for equations, but with attention to the inequality sign during operations. The goal remains isolating x:

Step-by-step:

  1. Subtract 7 from both sides: 4x + 7 - 7 > 19 - 7
  2. Simplify: 4x > 12
  3. Divide both sides by 4: x > 3

This inequality indicates all values of x greater than 3 satisfy the original inequality. To verify, choose a value greater than 3, say x = 4:

4(4) + 7 = 23 > 19

which is true, confirming the solution's correctness. Conversely, trying x = 2 yields 4(2) + 7 = 15 > 19, which is false, so x = 2 does not satisfy the inequality.

Part III: Interpretation and Comparison of Solutions

The solution to the linear equation, x = 3, indicates the exact point where the relationship modeled by the equation is balanced or true. When interpreting the inequality, x > 3, the solution set expands to include all values greater than 3. This demonstrates a range of solutions rather than a single value. The key difference lies in the precision: the equation yields one definitive solution, whereas the inequality describes a continuum of solutions that satisfy the inequality's condition. To determine whether a specific value is a solution of the inequality, substitute the value into the inequality expression and check if the statement holds true; if it does, the value is a solution. The inequality thus allows for broader interpretation and application, especially in problems involving thresholds or ranges.

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