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2.05 Practical problems with equations

Interactive practice questions

When a number is added to both the numerator and denominator of $\frac{1}{5}$15, the result is $\frac{3}{7}$37.

Let $n$n represent the number. Solve for $n$n.

Easy
2min

The perimeter of the trapezoid below is $32$32 centimeters.

Easy
2min

Valentina tries to guess how many people are at a concert, but she guesses $400$400 too many. Kenneth guesses $150$150 too few. The average of their guesses is $3625$3625. Solve for $x$x, the exact number of people at the concert.

Easy
3min

$4$4 divided by the sum of $x$x and $6$6 equals the quotient of $2$2 and the difference of $x$x and $6$6.

Solve for $x$x.

Easy
3min
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A.CED.1a

Create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve problems. Include equations and inequalities arising from linear, quadratic, simple rational, and exponential functions. Focus on applying linear and simple exponential expressions.

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