Word problem: solving equations | Linear equations | Algebra I | Khan Academy

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Courses on Khan Academy are always 100% free. Start practicing—and saving your progress—now: https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-seventh-grade-math/cc-7th-variables-expressions/cc-7th-linear-eq-word-probs/v/application-problems-with-equation-in-one-variable Here's a nifty word problem in which we find the dimensions of a garden given only the perimeter. Let's create an equation to solve! Practice this lesson yourself on KhanAcademy.org right now: https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/solving-linear-equations-and-inequalities/linear-equation-word-problems-tu/e/linear-equation-world-problems-2?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Desc&utm_campaign=AlgebraI Watch the next lesson: https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/solving-linear-equations-and-inequalities/basic-equation-practice/v/equations-3?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Desc&utm_campaign=AlgebraI Missed the previous lesson? https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/solving-linear-equations-and-inequalities/linear-equation-word-problems-tu/v/linear-equation-word-problem-example?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Desc&utm_campaign=AlgebraI Algebra I on Khan Academy: Algebra is the language through which we describe patterns. Think of it as a shorthand, of sorts. As opposed to having to do something over and over again, algebra gives you a simple way to express that repetitive process. It's also seen as a "gatekeeper" subject. Once you achieve an understanding of algebra, the higher-level math subjects become accessible to you. Without it, i

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