Algebra 1 : Linear Equations

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Example Questions

Example Question #1171 : Algebra 1

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve for  we want to isolate it on one side of the equation with all other constants on the other side.

Multiply both sides by .

We have .

Remember we treat the expression and place into a parantheses.

Distribute to get

Add both sides by .

We have .

Divide both sides by . We have .

Example Question #1171 : Algebra 1

Solve for :

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Cross multiply then solve.

Example Question #1172 : Algebra 1

A cake recipe calls for  cups of flour for every  cups of sugar how many cups of flour are required if you make a cake that uses  cups of sugar?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

This is a proportion problem where you have 

you would cross multiply to get 

solve for  to get 

Example Question #41 : Proportions

Find  such that its value satisfies the following proportion:

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to solve a proportion, we can use cross multiplication in order to get rid of the fractions. In our case, we can multiply  and  and set that equal to the product of  and . This gives us:

Dividing both sides by  yields:

Example Question #1173 : Algebra 1

Solve the proportion:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve the proportion, cross multiply the two fractions.

Take the square root of both sides to eliminate the square on the left side.

Remember to take the negative and positive solution when solving a square root.

Expand the square root.

The answer is:  

Example Question #1174 : Algebra 1

Solve for .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Cross-multiply.

 Divide  on both sides.

Example Question #1175 : Algebra 1

Solve for .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Cross-multiply.

 Divide  on both sides.

Example Question #1173 : Algebra 1

Solve for .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Cross-multiply. When multiplying with a negative number, answer is negative.

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

Example Question #1176 : Algebra 1

Solve for .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Cross-multiply. When multiplying with a negative variable, answer is negative.

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

Example Question #1171 : Algebra 1

Solve the proportion:  

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve the proportion, cross multiply the terms.

Divide by three on both sides.

The answer is .

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