Pre-Algebra : One-Step Equations with Fractions

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Example Questions

Example Question #291 : Algebraic Equations

Solve the following equation:

 

Possible Answers:

None of the above.

Correct answer:

Explanation:

This is a one-step problem in which you need to multiply both sides by  to isolate "x."

You will then get:

The fives cancel and you are left with:

Example Question #51 : One Step Equations With Fractions

Solve for .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Perform the same operation on both sides of the equation.

It will be easier to write the right side of the equation as a fraction.

Now, we add two-fifths to both sides of the equation.

 

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