Algebra 1 : How to solve one-step equations

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Example Questions

Example Question #281 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for .

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Explanation:

 Add  on both sides. Since  is greater than  and is positive, our answer is positive. We treat as a normal subtraction.

Example Question #281 : How To Solve One Step Equations

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Explanation:

 Divide  on both sides.

Example Question #282 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Divide  on both sides. When dividing with a negative number, our answer is negative.

 

Example Question #283 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Divide  on both sides. When dividing with another negative number, our answer is positive.

Example Question #284 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for .

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Explanation:

 Multiply  on both sides.

Example Question #285 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Divide  on both sides. When dividing with a negative number, our answer is negative. 

Example Question #286 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Divide  on both sides. When dividing with another negative number, our answer is positive.

Example Question #287 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Subtract  on both sides.

Example Question #288 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

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

Example Question #289 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Subtract  on both sides. When adding with another negative number, just treat as an addition problem and then add a negative sign in front.

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