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CAHSEE Math 5.5 Algebra and Functions 266 Views
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Algebra and Functions: Drill Set 5, Problem 5. Solve the equation.
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- 00:03
And here's your shmoop du jour.
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Solve the equation 9x - 18 = 72 for x.
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And here are the potential answers...
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Before we spoil the ending, hit pause and try to solve it yourself.
- 00:16
This is a straightforward algebra problem that we can solve in two steps.
Full Transcript
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Get x on one side by adding 18 to both sides...
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...and we get 9x = 90. Next, get x all by itself...
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...by dividing both sides by 9.
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90 divided by 9 is 10 and voila...
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...the answer is D.
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That didn't take long.
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