Algebra 1 : Linear Equations

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Solving Linear Functions

Solve for  in terms of .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, subtract 7 to both sides.

Factor the y on the left hand side.

Divide both sides by 3 – x.

Take an extra step by factoring the minus sign on the denominator.

Cancel the minus signs.

Example Question #581 : Linear Equations

Solve for .

 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Add 9 to each side of the equation.

Multiply each side of the equation by 4.

Example Question #581 : Linear Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Isolate  by subtracting both sides by .

 Divide both sides by  to just get .

Example Question #582 : Linear Equations

Solve for 

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Correct answer:

 

Explanation:

 Isolate  by adding both sides by .

 Divide both sides by  to just get .

Example Question #583 : Linear Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Isolate  by subtracting both sides by .

 Divide both sides by  to just get .

Example Question #584 : Linear Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Cross-multiply.

 Subtract both sides by  to just get .

Example Question #585 : Linear Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Cross-multiply.

 Divide both sides by  to just get .

Example Question #586 : Linear Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Cross-multiply.

 Divide both sides by  to just get .

Example Question #587 : Linear Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Cross-multiply.

 Divide both sides by  to just get .

Example Question #588 : Linear Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Add  to both sides. 

 Cross-multiply.

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