Algebra 1 : How to solve one-step equations

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Algebra 1

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Example Questions

Example Question #481 : Linear Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 

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

Example Question #481 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

 

Multiply by  on both sides. When multiplying with another negative number, the answer is positive.

Example Question #483 : Algebra 1

Solve for .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

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

 

 

Example Question #482 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Subtract  on both sides. When adding another negative number, we just take the sum and put a minus sign in front.

Example Question #481 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Add  on both sides.

Example Question #481 : 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 subtraction problem.

Example Question #487 : Algebra 1

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 subtraction problem.

Example Question #482 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Divide  on both sides.

Example Question #489 : Algebra 1

Solve for .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

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

Example Question #483 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

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

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