GED Math : Solving for the Variable

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Example Questions

Example Question #81 : Solving For The Variable

Solve: 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Subtract the 8 from the left and add (subtract) from the right:

Simplify:

Divide by 10:

Simplify:

Example Question #82 : Solving For The Variable

Solve: 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Step 1: Move the constant from the left to the right:

Step 2: Simplify:

Step 3: Divide by the coefficient on the left hand side to both sides of the equation:

Simplify:

Step 4: Take the square root of both sides:

Simplify:

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