Algebra 1 : Linear Equations

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Algebra 1

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Example Questions

Example Question #351 : Linear Equations

Solve for .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Subtract  on both sides.

Example Question #352 : 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 #353 : Algebra 1

Solve for .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Subtract  on both sides. When adding two negative numbers, we treat as an addition problem and add the minus sign in the end.

Example Question #352 : Linear Equations

Solve for .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Add  on both sides.

Example Question #355 : Algebra 1

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 #353 : Algebra 1

Solve for .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

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

Example Question #353 : Linear Equations

Solve for .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Divide  on both sides.

Example Question #355 : Algebra 1

Solve for .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

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

Example Question #356 : Algebra 1

Solve for .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

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

Example Question #354 : How To Solve One Step Equations

Solve for .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Multiply  on both sides.

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