Algebra 1 : Algebra 1

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Example Questions

Example Question #451 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve the equation:  \displaystyle \sqrt{x}=-3

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 6

\displaystyle \pm9

\displaystyle 9

\displaystyle -9

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to solve for x, we will need to square both sides.

\displaystyle (\sqrt{x})^2=(-3)^2

Simplify both sides.

\displaystyle x=9

However, if we substitute \displaystyle x=9 back into the original equation, we will only find that positive three is a true solution, and not negative three.

The answer is:  

Example Question #451 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve the equation:  \displaystyle 6x = -\frac{3}{2}

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle -\frac{3}{2}

\displaystyle -1

\displaystyle -\frac{1}{4}

\displaystyle -\frac{9}{2}

\displaystyle -9

Correct answer:

\displaystyle -\frac{1}{4}

Explanation:

To isolate the x-variable, divide by six on both sides of the equation.  This is similar to multiplying by one-sixth on both sides.

\displaystyle 6x \times \frac{1}{6}= -\frac{3}{2}\times \frac{1}{6}

Simplify both sides.

\displaystyle x= -\frac{3}{12}= -\frac{1}{4}

The answer is:  \displaystyle -\frac{1}{4}

Example Question #453 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve the equation:  \displaystyle \frac{7}{3}x=6

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle \frac{11}{3}

\displaystyle \frac{1}{14}

\displaystyle \frac{7}{18}

\displaystyle 14

\displaystyle \frac{18}{7}

Correct answer:

\displaystyle \frac{18}{7}

Explanation:

In order to isolate the x-variable, multiply by \displaystyle \frac{3}{7} on both sides.

\displaystyle \frac{7}{3}x\cdot \frac{3}{7}=6\cdot \frac{3}{7}

Simplify both sides of the equation.  On the right side, multiply the whole number to the numerator.

\displaystyle x=\frac{18}{7}

The answer is:  \displaystyle \frac{18}{7}

Example Question #454 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve the equation:  \displaystyle 8x=-38

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle -\frac{1}{38}

\displaystyle -\frac{19}{4}

\displaystyle -46

\displaystyle -\frac{4}{19}

\displaystyle -30

Correct answer:

\displaystyle -\frac{19}{4}

Explanation:

Divide by eight on both sides.

\displaystyle \frac{8x}{8}=\frac{-38}{8}

Simplify both sides.

\displaystyle x=-\frac{38}{8}

Reduce this fraction by common factors.

\displaystyle x=-\frac{38}{8} = -\frac{19 \times 2}{4 \times 2}

The answer is:  \displaystyle -\frac{19}{4}

Example Question #451 : Algebra 1

Solve the equation:  \displaystyle x-38 = 76

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle -114

\displaystyle 38

\displaystyle -48

\displaystyle 114

\displaystyle 48

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 114

Explanation:

Add 38 on both sides in order to isolate the x-variable.

\displaystyle x-38 +38= 76+38

Simplify both sides of the equation.

\displaystyle x=114

The answer is:  \displaystyle 114

Example Question #452 : Algebra 1

Solve for \displaystyle x

\displaystyle \frac{x}{3}=6

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle x=5

\displaystyle x=1

\displaystyle x=9

\displaystyle x=18

Correct answer:

\displaystyle x=18

Explanation:

To solve for \displaystyle x we multiply both sides by 3.

\displaystyle 3*\frac{x}{3}=3*6

And we get

\displaystyle x=18

Example Question #453 : Algebra 1

Solve for \displaystyle x.

\displaystyle x+17.21=90.23

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 85.64

\displaystyle 73.02

\displaystyle 56.92

\displaystyle 107.44

\displaystyle 67.98

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 73.02

Explanation:

To solve, isolate the variable on one side of the equation with all other constants on the other side. Do this by performing the opposite operations.

\displaystyle x+17.21=90.23 

Subtract \displaystyle 17.21 on both sides.

\displaystyle x=73.02

Example Question #458 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for \displaystyle x.

\displaystyle x+231=56

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle -175

\displaystyle 287

\displaystyle -185

\displaystyle 207

\displaystyle 165

Correct answer:

\displaystyle -175

Explanation:

To solve, isolate the variable on one side of the equation with all other constants on the other side. Do this by performing the opposite operations.

\displaystyle x+231=56 

Subtract \displaystyle 231 on both sides.

Since \displaystyle 231 is greater than \displaystyle 56 and is negative, our answer is negative. Therefore, we treat as a subtraction problem. 

\displaystyle x=-175

Example Question #454 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for \displaystyle x.

\displaystyle x+45.78=-23.45

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle -79.23

\displaystyle 45.73

\displaystyle 22.33

\displaystyle -22.33

\displaystyle -69.23

Correct answer:

\displaystyle -69.23

Explanation:

To solve, isolate the variable on one side of the equation with all other constants on the other side. Do this by performing the opposite operations.

\displaystyle x+45.78=-23.45 

Subtract \displaystyle 45.78 on both sides.

When adding two negative numbers, we add the numbers and then put a minus sign in front of it.

\displaystyle x=-69.23

Example Question #455 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for \displaystyle x.

\displaystyle x-423=1021

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 762

\displaystyle -598

\displaystyle -762

\displaystyle 1444

\displaystyle 598

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 1444

Explanation:

To solve, isolate the variable on one side of the equation with all other constants on the other side. Do this by performing the opposite operations.

\displaystyle x-423=1021 

Add \displaystyle 423 on both sides.

\displaystyle x=1444

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