Solving Linear Equation Practice Question

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Question 1

Solve the following linear equation:

Algebra equation x -8 = 1

Answer

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Select and check your answer...

A. 7
B. 9
C. -9
D. -7

Step by Step Solution

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    Step 1

    To find x, we need to remove -8. To do so, add +8 to both sides of the equation. The equation becomes:

    x -8 +8 = 1 +8
    Remove -8

    Notice, that -8 and +8 cancels off. There, we are left with:

    x = 1 +8
    Algebra equation x = 1 +8
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    Step 2

    Now, we can simplify the expression by adding 1 with 8. This gives 9.

    Add 1 with 8
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    Step 3

    We have solved the equation (x = 9). Clearly, the answer is B.

    Answer is x =9
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