Simple Linear Equations
Determine whether x = 6 is a solution
2x - 5 = 7
x = 6 is a solution
solve for x:
5(x + 4) = 15
x = -1
solve for y
24 - y = 5y
y = 4
write the linear equation for the following statement:
subtracting 3 from 5 times a certain number gives a result of −7.
5x - 3 = -7
In which year World War I begin?
1914
solve for x
x + 3 = 9
x = 6
What is Chandler’s last name in the sitcom Friends?
Bing
solve for x
15x + 3 = 7x -3
x = -3/4 or -0.75
write the linear equation for the following statement:
the sum of 3 times a certain number and 4 is divided by 2. This gives a result of 5.
3(x + 4)/2 = 5
make x the subject
y = ax
x = y/a
solve for x
4.5y + 2.3 = 7.7
x=1.2
solve for y
-7(y + 2) = 0
solve for x
5(x - 2) = 2x + 5
x = 5
Which Williams sister has won more Grand Slam titles?
Serena
make x the subject
x(y - 2) = y + 1
x = (y + 1)/(y - 2)
solve for z
(z+65)/73 = 1
z = 8
solve for y
-6(2y + 5) = -11
y = 19/-12
Which continent is the largest?
Asia
When a certain number is added to 6 and the result is multiplied by 8, the answer is the same as when that same number is added to 8 and the result is multiplied by 6. Determine the number.
8(x + 6) = 6(x + 8)
x = 0
solve for x
x(y - 2) = 1
x = 1/(y - 2)
Which European nation was said to invent hot dogs?
Germany
solve for p
2(4p + 5) = 18
p = 1
solve for x
4(x + 11) = 2(x + 7)
x = -15
Sweet-tooth Sami goes to the corner store and buys an equal number of 25-cent and 30-cent lollies for a total of $16.50. Determine the amount of lollies he bought.
30 lollies
make x the subject
6(x + 2) = 5(x - y)
x = -5y - 12