IXL - Solve linear equations: mixed review (Algebra 1 practice)

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Solve for

c

.

2

3

c

–

2

=

2

+

c

c

=

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question

Solve for

u

.

5

6

u

+

2

–

u

=

1

6

u

u

=

solution

To solve for

u,

look at the equation and make a plan.

5

6

u

+

2

–

u

=

1

6

u

To make the equation easier to solve, you can rewrite it without fractions. Multiply both sides of the equation by the common denominator, 6.

6

5

6

u

+

2

–

u

=

Multiply both sides by 6

6

1

6

u

Multiply both sides by 6

5

u

+

12

–

6

u

=

Distribute

u

Distribute

–

u

+

12

=

Combine like terms

u

Combine like terms

12

=

Add

u

to both sides

2

u

Add

u

to both sides

6

=

Divide both sides by 2

u

Divide both sides by 2

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Lesson: Multi-step equations

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Lesson: Multi-step equations