Algebra II : Algebra II

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Algebra II

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Example Questions

Example Question #125 : Solving Equations

If a 10-foot ladder is leaned against a wall, the height of the ladder up the wall is given by 

,

where  is the distance along the floor from the base of the ladder to the wall.

How far from the wall should the base of the ladder be in order for the ladder to reach 8 feet off the floor?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Step 1: Plug in 8 for h(x)

Step 2: Square both sides

Step 3: Combine like terms

Step 4: Solve.

Example Question #131 : Solving Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve for the variable perform opposite operations to isolate it on one side of the equation with all constants on the other side.

 

Subtract  on both sides.

Example Question #132 : Solving Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve for the variable perform opposite operations to isolate it on one side of the equation with all constants on the other side.

 

Subtract  on both sides.

Example Question #133 : Solving Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve for the variable perform opposite operations to isolate it on one side of the equation with all constants on the other side.

 

Subtract  on both sides.

Example Question #134 : Solving Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve for the variable perform opposite operations to isolate it on one side of the equation with all constants on the other side.

 

Add  on both sides.

Example Question #135 : Solving Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve for the variable perform opposite operations to isolate it on one side of the equation with all constants on the other side.

 

Add  on both sides.

Example Question #136 : Solving Equations

Solve for .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve for the variable perform opposite operations to isolate it on one side of the equation with all constants on the other side.

 

Add  on both sides.

Example Question #137 : Solving Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve for the variable perform opposite operations to isolate it on one side of the equation with all constants on the other side.

 

Divide  on both sides.

Example Question #138 : Solving Equations

Solve for .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve for the variable perform opposite operations to isolate it on one side of the equation with all constants on the other side.

 

Divide  on both sides.

Example Question #2460 : Algebra Ii

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve for the variable perform opposite operations to isolate it on one side of the equation with all constants on the other side.

 

Divide  on both sides.

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