Algebra II : Setting Up Equations

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Algebra II

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Example Questions

Example Question #111 : Setting Up Equations

Set up the equation:  Three less than five times the square root of a number is fourteen.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Break up the sentence into parts.

The square root of a number: 

Five times the square root of a number: 

Three less than five times the square root of a number:  

Is fourteen:  

Combine the parts to form the equation.

The answer is:  

Example Question #111 : Setting Up Equations

Set up the following equation:

Seven less than five times a number squared is eight.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Break up the sentence into parts.

Five times a number squared:  

Seven less than five times a number squared:  

Is eight:  

Combine the parts to form the equation.

The answer is:  

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