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2.04 Solving linear equations

Interactive practice questions

Consider the equation $-\frac{q}{9}=6$q9=6.

a

Which of the following options will make $q$q the subject of the equation?

Multiply both sides by $-9$9

A

Add $-9$9 to both sides

B

Multiply both sides by $9$9

C

Divide both sides by $-9$9

D
b

Apply the operation from part (a) to the equation to find the solution.

Enter each line of working as an equation.

Easy
1min

Solve the equation $v+37=8$v+37=8.

Easy
< 1min

Solve the equation $6k=-54$6k=54.

Easy
< 1min

Solve the equation $\frac{t}{5}=0.4$t5=0.4.

Easy
< 1min
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Outcomes

VCMNA301

Solve problems involving direct proportion. Explore the relationship between graphs and equations corresponding to simple rate problems.

VCMNA310

Sketch linear graphs using the coordinates of two points and solve linear equations

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