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APE and MPE in Solving Equations

The document explains the Addition Property of Equality (APE) and Multiplication Property of Equality (MPE) for solving equations. It provides examples of how to apply these properties to find unknown values in equations. Additionally, it outlines steps for solving problems involving algebraic formulas, including understanding the problem, identifying variables, writing equations, and checking solutions.

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APE and MPE in Solving Equations

The document explains the Addition Property of Equality (APE) and Multiplication Property of Equality (MPE) for solving equations. It provides examples of how to apply these properties to find unknown values in equations. Additionally, it outlines steps for solving problems involving algebraic formulas, including understanding the problem, identifying variables, writing equations, and checking solutions.

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MATHEMATICS

Q U A RT E R 4 W E E K 3 7
Solving Equations by
Applying Properties of
Equality
Addition Property of Equality (APE)
For all real numbers a, b, and c, a = b if and only if
a+c=b+c
If we add the same number to both sides of the
equal sign, then the two sides remain equal.

Example:
is true if and only if
10 + 5 + 8 = 15 + 8
Multiplication Property of Equality (MPE)

For all real numbers a, b, and c, where c≠ 0, a = b


if and only if
If we multiply the same number to both sides of
the equation, then the two sides remain equal.

Example:
3(5) = 15 is true if and only if (3)(5) 2 = 15 (2)
Finding the solutions to equations using properties of
equality means finding the unknown so that the equation
becomes true. In the given equation , what value of x will
make the expression equal?
Solution x – 8 = 15 Given
x - 8 + 8 = 15 + 8 APE (Adding 8 to both sides)
x + 0 = 23 Simplify
Simplify
In the equation 3x = 42, what is x?

MPE (Multiply 1/3 on both sides)

Simplify
Example No. 1.
Solve for the value of x in the equation: x - 28 = 46
Solution:
Given
APE (Add 28 on both sides)
Simplify
Example No. 2.
Find the value of the unknown on the equation:
Solution:

x + 15 = - 44 Given
x + 15 -15 = - 44 – 15 APE (Add -15 on both sides)
Simplify

Checking:
x + 15 = -44
-59 + 15 = -44
True
Example No. 3.
In the given equation, find the unknown value of the
variable.
Solution:
MPE (Multiply 1/4 on both sides)

Simplify
Example No. 4 In the given equation, what value of x will
make the equation true?
Solution:
2x + 15 = x – 3 Given
2x - x + 15 = x -x -3 APE (Add -x on both sides)
x + 15 = -3 Simplify
x + 15 – 15 = -3 -15 APE (Add -15 on both sides)
x = - 18 Simplify
Example No. 5
Solve for the unknown variable in the given
equation. 5x – 14 = 3x + 12

Example No. 6
In the given equation 6 = 2(x -4), what is the
value of x?
Solving problems
involving Algebraic
Formulas
Solving problems involving algebraic formulas naturally involves the following
steps:
1. Understand the problem- read and check what is the problem
all about and
what information is given.
2. Identify variables – what does each variable represent?
3. Write the equations- use the given information to write
equations that will
represent the problem using algebraic formulas.
4. Solve the equations.
5. Check your solution.
6. Interpret the solution.
Example No. 1
When 23 is decreased from 5 times a number, the result is 57. Find the number.
Solution:

Let x = be the number


Equation: 5x – 23 = 57 Mathematical translation of the problem
5x -23 + 23 = 57 + 23 APE (Add 23 from both sides)
5x = 80 Simplify
MPE (Multiply 1⁄5 on both sides)

x = 16 Simplify

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