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SSAT Middle Level Quantitative Question of the Day

SSAT Middle Level Quantitative Question of the Day

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A recipe uses 18 cups for nine servings; solve 9x=189x = 189x=18.

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Question of the Day

A recipe uses 18 cups for nine servings; solve 9x=189x = 189x=18.

  1. 2 (correct answer)
  2. 27
  3. 9
  4. 1

Explanation: This question tests middle-level algebra skills: solving one-step equations with a variable. Understanding one-step equations involves performing inverse operations to isolate the variable. For example, if 9x = 9, divide both sides by 9 to solve for x. In this specific question, the equation 9x = 18 requires dividing both sides by 9, resulting in x = 2. Choice A is correct because it accurately reflects the solution to the equation. Choice B is incorrect as it results from multiplying instead of dividing, a common mistake in recipes. To help students: Encourage practicing inverse operations, using serving sizes for visualization, and checking solutions by substituting back into the original equation. Watch for: misunderstanding inverse operations, and ensure clarity in distinguishing between multiplication and division.