Algebra 1 : How to solve one-step equations

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Algebra 1

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Example Questions

Example Question #391 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve the following equation for 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Add  to both sides of the equation.

Example Question #392 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve the following equation for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Subtract  from both sides of the equation.

Example Question #393 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve the following equation for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Subtract  from both sides of the equation.

Example Question #394 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve the following equation for 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Subtract  from both sides of the equation.

Example Question #395 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve the following equation for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Add  to both sides of the equation.

Example Question #396 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve the following equation for 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Add  to both sides of the equation.

Example Question #397 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve the following equation for 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Add  to both sides of the equation.

Example Question #398 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve the following equation for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Subtract  from both sides of the equation.

Example Question #399 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To isolate the x-variable, subtract 90 from both sides.

Simplify both sides.  When subtracting negative numbers, the result will become increasingly negative and farther away from zero.

The answer is:  

Example Question #400 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Subtract  on both sides.

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