Sumário
- Preface
1Foundations
2Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities
- Introduction
- 2.1Solve Equations Using the Subtraction and Addition Properties of Equality
- 2.2Solve Equations using the Division and Multiplication Properties of Equality
- 2.3Solve Equations with Variables and Constants on Both Sides
- 2.4Use a General Strategy to Solve Linear Equations
- 2.5Solve Equations with Fractions or Decimals
- Index
Introduction
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3.1
Sophisticated mathematical models are used to predict traffic patterns on our nation’s highways.
Chapter Outline
Mathematical formulas model phenomena in every facet of our lives. They are used to explain events and predict outcomes in fields such as transportation, business, economics, medicine, chemistry, engineering, and many more. In this chapter, we will apply our skills in solving equations to solve problems in a variety of situations.