Algebra 1 : How to solve one-step equations

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Algebra 1

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Example Questions

Example Question #51 : Linear Equations

Solve for :

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to solve for , we will need to isolate  to one side of the equation.

Add  to both sides of the equation.

Example Question #52 : Linear Equations

Solve for :

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to solve for , we will need to isolate  to one side of the equation. 

Subtract  from both sides of the equation.

Example Question #53 : Linear Equations

Solve for :

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to solve for , we will need to isolate  to one side of the equation.

Subtract  from both sides of the equation.

Example Question #54 : Linear Equations

Solve for :

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to solve for , we will need to isolate  to one side of the equation.

Subtract  from both sides of the equation.

Example Question #55 : Linear Equations

Solve for :

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to solve for , we will need to isolate  to one side of the equation.

Divide both sides by .

Example Question #56 : Linear Equations

Solve for :

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to solve for , we will need to isolate  to one side of the equation.

Divide both sides by .

Example Question #57 : Linear Equations

Solve for :

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to solve for , we will need to isolate  to one side of the equation.

Divide both sides by .

Rewrite and simplify.

Example Question #58 : Linear Equations

Solve for :

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to solve for , we will need to isolate  to one side of the equation.

Multiply both sides by .

Example Question #59 : Linear Equations

Solve for :

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to solve for , we will need to isolate  to one side of the equation.

Multiply both sides by .

Example Question #60 : Linear Equations

Solve for :

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to solve for , we will need to isolate  to one side of the equation.

Multiply both sides by .

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