Algebra 1 : Algebra 1

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Algebra 1

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Example Questions

Example Question #159 : Real Numbers

Solve.

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First, let's work from left to right. We have simple addition which gives us . Next, a plus and minus sign make a minus sign. Since  is greater than  and is negative, our answer is negative. We treat as a subtraction problem and get an answer of .

Example Question #160 : Real Numbers

Solve.

 

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First, let's work from left to right. A plus and minus sign make a minus sign. Since  is greater than  and is positive, our answer is positive. We treat as a subtraction problem and get an answer of . Then,  is greater than  and is positive, our answer is positive. Our final answer is .

Example Question #161 : Real Numbers

Solve.

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Explanation:

First, let's work from left to right. A plus and minus sign make a minus sign. Since  is greater than  and is positive, our answer is positive. We treat as a subtraction problem and get an answer of . Then,  is greater than  and is negative, our answer is negative. Our final answer is .

Example Question #2621 : Algebra 1

Solve.

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When a plus and minus are together, the sign changes to negative. When adding two negative numbers, we treat as addition but keep the minus sign in the end. The answer is .

Example Question #2622 : Algebra 1

Simplify the following expression:

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To solve this question you need to simply across. Performing the function that is is asking for. So,

Example Question #2623 : Algebra 1

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Both numbers are positive. Just add normally. The sum is .

Example Question #2624 : Algebra 1

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The plus and minus sign become a minus sign. It's just a subtraction problem. Answer is .

Example Question #2625 : Algebra 1

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Since  is greater than  and is negative, our answer is negative. We treat as a normal subtraction. Answer is .

Example Question #2626 : Algebra 1

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Since  is greater than  and is negative, our answer is negative. We treat as a normal subtraction. Answer is .

Example Question #2627 : Algebra 1

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When adding with another negative number, just treat as an addition problem and then add a negative sign in front. Our answer is .

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