Solving equations with unknown on both sides

Solving equations with unknown on both sides

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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will solve equations with an unknown on both sides including those that first need to be formed from a word problem.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Find the value of the unknown in this equation.
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2
23
6.5
Correct answer: 8
Q2.
Find the solution to this equation.
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0.3333......
1.4
Correct answer: 3
6
Q3.
What is the solution to this equation?
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Correct answer: - 3
- 5
- 8
3
Q4.
What is the value of the unknown in this equation?
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- 1.6
- 10
Correct answer: - 7
4.25
Q5.
Identify the correct equation and solution for w if the perimeter of this regular octagon is 56 cm.
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A
B
Correct answer: C
D

4 Questions

Q1.
What is the solution to this equation?
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- 0.2
Correct answer: 3
4
9
Q2.
Find the value of the unknown in this equation.
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- 4
2
Correct answer: 3
5
Q3.
Find the solution to this equation.
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- 14
- 7
15
Correct answer: 7
Q4.
What is the value of the unknown in this equation?
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Correct answer: 0.5
14
2
4

Lesson appears in

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