High School Math : Pre-Algebra

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for High School Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #242 : Algebraic Equations

 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

This is  a two-step equation.  First you must add the decimals up to have a singular variable element

Then divide both sides by 4:

Example Question #351 : Pre Algebra

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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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 .

Example Question #611 : High School Math

Find the perimeter of a triangle with sides 

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Explanation:

Add up all of the sides to get 35 inches. 

Example Question #2 : How To Find The Perimeter Of A Triangle In Pre Algebra

What is the perimeter of a triangle with side lengths of ,, and ?

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Explanation:

To find the perimeter of a triangle you must add all of the side lengths together.

In this case our equation would look like 

Add the numbers together to get the answer .

Example Question #352 : Pre Algebra

What is the perimeter of a triangle with side lengths of , and  ?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To find the perimeter of a triangle you must add all of the side lengths together.

In this case our equation would look like 

Add the numbers together to get the answer .

Example Question #3 : Perimeter Of A Figure

What is the perimeter of a triangle with side lengths of 

 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To find the perimeter of a triangle you must add all of the side lengths together.

In this case our equation would look like 

Add the numbers together to get the answer .

Example Question #5 : How To Find The Perimeter Of A Triangle In Pre Algebra

What is the perimeter of a triangle with side lengths of , and ?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To find the perimeter of a triangle you must add the three side lengths together.

In this case our equation would look like 

Add the numbers together to get the answer .

Example Question #353 : Pre Algebra

What is the perimeter of a triangle with side lengths of , and ?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To find the perimeter of a triangle, add the lengths of all sides together:

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