Pre-Algebra : Algebraic Equations

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Pre-Algebra

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Example Questions

Example Question #11 : One Step Equations With Decimals

Solve for 

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Explanation:

 Subtract both sides by 

Example Question #12 : One Step Equations With Decimals

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Subtract both sides by 

Example Question #13 : One Step Equations With Decimals

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Explanation:

 Add both sides by 

Example Question #16 : One Step Equations With Decimals

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Add both sides by . Remember,  can also be written as 

Example Question #14 : One Step Equations With Decimals

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Add both sides by 

Example Question #18 : One Step Equations With Decimals

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Explanation:

 Divide both sides by . Both decimals each have one decimal place so the expression becomes: .

Example Question #19 : One Step Equations With Decimals

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Explanation:

 Divide both sides by . Both decimals each have one decimal place so the expression becomes: .

Example Question #20 : One Step Equations With Decimals

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Explanation:

 Divide both sides by . Both decimals each have one decimal place so the expression becomes: . When dividing negative values, we count the number of negative values. Since there's two, the answer is positive. 

Example Question #21 : One Step Equations With Decimals

Solve for .

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Explanation:

 Divide both sides by .  can also be expressed as . Both decimals each have one decimal place so the expression becomes: .  

Example Question #22 : One Step Equations With Decimals

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Explanation:

 Divide both sides by .  The denominator has less decimal places than the numerator so we just shift one decimal place for top and bottom: .  

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