Fun with Equations
Basics of Algebra
Solving
Abs Value &
Rewriting Equations
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100

Solve: 4x + 7 = 31

x = 6

100

Evaluate d(ax2 + b) if a = 5, x = 10, b = 10,0000 and d = 0

Algebra: 0 

100

Solve for x: (1/2)x - 9 = 10

x = 38

100

How many answers will the following equation have?

|x| = 18

2 solutions

(they are 18 or -18 btw)

100

What was the school mascot at Mr. Sponsler's high school alma mater?

Henry Hillmen

200

Solve: 2(3x - 4) = 34

x = 7

200

Simplify: 4g2 – g3 + 3g2 – 2g3

-3g3 +7g2

200

Solve the inequality:

2(2x-1) < 22

x < 6

200

Find the solutions: 

|2x - 1| = 19

x = -9 or x = 10

200

In what year did the Platteville Hillmen win the state championship for football?

1983

300
Solve: 3x + 3 - 2x = 21
x = 18
300

Simplify: -2(a+b)+2b

-2a

300

Solve the inequality:

-(x + 5) - 3x > 27

x < -8

300

Solve:  - |12x + 22| = 19.5

no solutions

300

What is the 2025 Homecoming theme?

New York Nights

400

Solve: 

3p - 1 = 5( p - 1) - 2(7 - 2p)

p = 3

400

Find the value of (a+b)2-2b  if a=2 and b=-3

7

400

Solve the compound inequality:

-11 < 3 + 7x < 31

-2 < x < 4

400

The Ideal Gas Law in Chemistry states PV=nRT.  Solve the equation for T, the temperature in Kelvin.

T = PV / nR

400

What is Mrs. Peterson's favorite competitive sport in which she participated?

Competitive Cheer

500

Solve: 3/7x + 6 = 9

x = 7

500
Simplify: 2/3(6c-12x+15z)

4c-8x+10z

500

Solve: (3/4)x + 9/2 = (7/6)x + 1/3

x = 10

500

The Pythagorean Theorem states a2 + b2 = c2. Solve the equation for b. 

b = sqrt(c2 - a2)

500

In what year was the building we know as Platteville High School built?

1967