1. Equations & Inequalities

In Exercises 1–26, solve and check each linear equation.x - 5(x + 3) = 13

In Exercises 1–14, simplify the expression or solve the equation, whichever is appropriate.3x/4 - x/3 + 1 = 4x/5 - 3/20

Solve each equation. 5x+4= 3x-4

In Exercises 1–26, solve and check each linear equation.2x - 7 = 6 + x

Solve each equation. 6(3x-1)= 8 - (10x-14)

In Exercises 1–14, simplify the expression or solve the equation, whichever is appropriate.4x-2(1-x)=3(2x+1)-5

In Exercises 1–34, solve each rational equation. If an equation has no solution, so state.1 − 4/(x+7) = 5/(x+7)

In Exercises 1–26, solve and check each linear equation.7x + 4 = x + 16

In Exercises 15–35, solve each equation. Then state whether the equation is an identity, a conditional equation, or an inconsistent equation. 2x-5 = 7

In Exercises 1–26, solve and check each linear equation.4(x + 9) = x

In Exercises 15–35, solve each equation. Then state whether the equation is an identity, a conditional equation, or an inconsistent equation. 7(x-4) = x + 2

Solve each equation. 3x+5 - 5(x+1)= 6x+7

In Exercises 15–35, solve each equation. Then state whether the equation is an identity, a conditional equation, or an inconsistent equation. 2(x-4)+3(x+5)=2x-2

Solve each equation. 4[2x-(3-x)+5] = -6x - 28

In Exercises 1–26, solve and check each linear equation.2(x - 1) + 3 = x - 3(x + 1)