Math Review: Algebra (One & Two Variable Equations)

Value of the Unknown in a Given One-Variable Equation
Expressing One Variable in Terms of a Second Variable in Two-Variable Equations

Expressing One Variable in Terms of a Second Variable in Two-Variable Equations

1.   If 6a equals 1 1b plus 5, what is the value of b?

2.   If 5x minus 2y equals minus 4, what is the value of y?

3.   If a plus 7 divided by 3 equals 5b, find a.

4.   If minus 8x plus 2y equals 5x minus 14 over 3y, find x.

 

Answers:

 1.  6a minus 5 divided by 11

 2.   5/2x plus 2

 3.  15b minus 7

 4.   20/39y

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