Algebra 1 : How to solve one-step equations

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Example Questions

Example Question #471 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for .

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Explanation:

 

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

Example Question #472 : 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 #473 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 

Add  on both sides.

Example Question #474 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

 

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

Example Question #475 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Subtract  on both sides. 

Example Question #476 : 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 #477 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 

Divide by  on both sides.

Example Question #478 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 

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

Example Question #479 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 

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

Example Question #480 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 

Multiply by  on both sides.

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