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Pearson Algebra 1 Common Core, 2011

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Pearson Algebra 1 Common Core, 2011 View details

1. Solving One-Step Equations

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Exercise 29 Page 85

How can we isolate a on the left-hand side?

a=0.16

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To solve the equation we have to isolate a on one side of the equation. By dividing both sides of the equation by 6, we can remove the coefficient from a.

6a=0.96

.LHS /(6).=.RHS /(6).

6a/6=0.96/6

Calculate quotient

a=0.16

To check that we have the correct solution, we can substitute a=0.16 into the original equation.

6a=0.96

a= 0.16

6* 0.16? =0.96

Multiply

0.96=0.96

Since both sides are equal, we can conclude that a=0.16 is the correct solution.

Subchapter links

Lesson Check p.85

Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises p.85-87

Standardized Test Prep p.87

Mixed Review p.87