High School Math : Algebraic Equations

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for High School Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #251 : Algebraic Equations

Solve the equation for . (Round to two decimal places).

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Subtract from both sides of the equation, and simplify.

Divide both sides by . Be careful of the negative sign.

Example Question #505 : High School Math

Solve for

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

The goal is to get  alone on one side. Therefore you subtract  from both sides to get . Then divide both sides by  to get  alone.

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Example Question #4 : How To Solve Two Step Equations With Decimals In Pre Algebra

Josie buys worth of groceries.  The sales tax is .  If she pays with , how much change should she get?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

The sales tax is

The total grocery bill is .

The change is .

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