Question

1. Solve each equation.
a. 2x = 10
b. -3x = 21
c. 1/3x = 6
d. -1/2x = -7

Answer 1

A: x = 5

B: x = -7

C: x = 18

D: x = -14

Answer 2

Explanation:

All you do is divide

For a, what is 10 divided by 2? The answer is 5!

For b, what is 21 divided by -3? The answer is -7!

For c, what is 6 divided by 1/3? The answer is 18!

For d, what is -7 divided by -1/2? The answer is 3.5!