Algebra 1 : How to solve one-step equations

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Algebra 1

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Example Questions

Example Question #61 : Algebra 1

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to solve for , we want to isolate it on one side of the equation.

Subtract  from both sides.

Example Question #62 : Linear Equations

Solve for .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to solve for , we want to isolate it on one side of the equation.

Add  to both sides of the equation.

Example Question #63 : Linear Equations

Solve for .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to solve for , we want to isolate it on one side of the equation.

Add  to both sides of the equation. 

Example Question #64 : Linear Equations

Solve for :

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to solve for , we want to isolate it on one side of the equation.

Add  to both sides of the equation. 

Example Question #65 : Linear Equations

Solve for :

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to solve for , we want to isolate it on one side of the equation.

Subtract  from both sides.

Example Question #66 : Linear Equations

Solve for :

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to solve for , we want to isolate it on one side of the equation.

Subtract  from both sides.

Example Question #61 : Linear Equations

Solve for :

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to solve for , we want to isolate it on one side of the equation.

Divide both sides by .

Example Question #68 : Linear Equations

Solve for :

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to solve for , we want to isolate it on one side of the equation.

Divide both sides by .

Example Question #69 : Linear Equations

Solve for :

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to solve for , we want to isolate it on one side of the equation.

Divide both sides by .

Example Question #70 : Linear Equations

Solve for :

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to solve for , we want to isolate it on one side of the equation.

Multiply both sides by .

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