Pearson Algebra 1 Common Core, 2011
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1. Solving One-Step Equations
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Exercise 43 Page 85

Isolate x on one side of the equation.

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To solve the equation, we have to isolate x. Using the Multiplication Property of Equality, we will multiply both sides of the equation by the reciprocal of the coefficient of the variable x. This will eliminate the fraction and isolate x.
3/4x=9
3/4x * 4/3 = 9 * 4/3
3/4 * 4/3 * x = 9 * 4/3
1 * x = 9 * 4/3
x = 9 * 4/3
x = 9 * 4/3
x = 36/3
x = 12
The solution is x=12. Let's test this solution by substituting it into the original equation.
3/4x=9
3/4* 12? =9
3* 12/4? =9
36/4? =9
9=9 âś“
The left-hand side and right-hand side are equal, so x=12 is the correct solution.