Algebra II : Equations

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Algebra II

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Example Questions

Example Question #101 : Solving Equations

Solve for a.

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Step 1: Cross multiply

Step 2: FOIL the polynomials

Step 3: Combine like terms & solve

 

Example Question #111 : Solving Equations

Solve for x.

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Explanation:

First collect all x terms on one side by adding 3x to both sides like so:

Then subtract 16 from both sides like so:

Divide both sides by 4 to get x by itself to give you the answer:

 

Example Question #112 : Solving Equations

Solve for .

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Explanation:

To solve for the variable we need to isolate it on one side of the equation with all other constants on the other side. To do this perform the opposite operation.

 Subtract  on both sides.

 Multiply  on both sides.

Example Question #113 : Solving Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve for the variable we need to isolate it on one side of the equation with all other constants on the other side. To do this perform opposite operations when manipulating the equation.

 

Divide  on both sides.

 

Subtract  on both sides.

Example Question #2431 : Algebra Ii

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve for the variable we need to isolate it on one side of the equation with all other constants on the other side. To do this perform opposite operations when manipulating the equation.

 

Distribute the  to each term in the parentheses.

 

Subtract  on both sides.

 

Subtract  on both sides.

 

Divide  on both sides.

Example Question #115 : Solving Equations

Solve for .

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Explanation:

 Subtract  on both sides.

 Divide  on both sides.

Example Question #116 : Solving Equations

Solve for 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Divide  on both sides.

 Subtract  on both sides.

 

Example Question #241 : Equations

Solve for .

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Explanation:

 Add  on both sides.

Example Question #118 : Solving Equations

Solve for .

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Explanation:

 Add  on both sides. 

 Divide  on both sides.

Example Question #119 : Solving Equations

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Distribute the  to each term in the parenthesis.

 Subtract  on both sides.

 Divide  on both sides.

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