HSPT Math : HSPT Mathematics

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for HSPT Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #525 : Algebra

Solve for 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To get  by itself, you must get rid of the .  

To undo the multiplication, you must divide both sides of the equation by  and .

Example Question #1731 : Hspt Mathematics

Solve for :

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to solve this equation we need to isolate the variable to one side. Do not forget to perform the same operation on both sides of the equation.

Divide each side of the equation by :

Solve.

 

Example Question #1732 : Hspt Mathematics

Solve for :

 

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The equation has no solution.

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Example Question #1733 : Hspt Mathematics

Solve for :

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Subtract 16, then divide by 9:

Example Question #1734 : Hspt Mathematics

Solve for :

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Use the distributive property to multiply out the first expression (which becomes ) and then combine like terms. Isolate for  and you get 16.

Example Question #1735 : Hspt Mathematics

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Multiply each side by 3 to get rid of the denominator. Then, isolate for . The answer is 7.

Example Question #1143 : Concepts

What is a?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, subtract:

Then divide each side by 3:

Answer: 10

Example Question #1736 : Hspt Mathematics

What is b?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, subtract 6 from each side:

Then, divide each side by 9:

Answer: 2

Example Question #1145 : Concepts

What is b?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, subtract 7 from each side:

Then, divide each side by 4:

Answer: 12

Example Question #1146 : Concepts

What is ?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

First subtract 6 from both sides:

The, divide by 7 on each side:

Answer: 6

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