Algebra 1 : How to solve one-step equations

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Algebra 1

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Example Questions

Example Question #401 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for .

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Explanation:

  Subtract  on both sides . Remember since  is greater than  and is negative, our answer is negative. We treat as a normal subtraction.

Example Question #402 : 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.

 

Example Question #403 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for .

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Explanation:

 Add  on both sides.

Example Question #404 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

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

Example Question #405 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

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

Example Question #406 : Algebra 1

Solve for .

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Explanation:

 Multiply both sides by the reciprocal .

Example Question #406 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Multiply by the reciprocal . When multiplying with a negative number, our answer is negative.

Example Question #407 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Multiply by the reciprocal . When multiplying with a negative number, our answer is positive.

Example Question #408 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Multiply  on both sides.

Example Question #409 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Multiply  on both sides. When multiplying with a positive number, our answer is negative.

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