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7a + 8 = 8a − 24
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04 Mar 2018, 13:45
04 Mar 2018, 13:45
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\(7a + 8 = 8a - 24\)
A. Quantity A is greater.
B. Quantity B is greater.
C. The two quantities are equal.
D. The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
a |
24 |
A. Quantity A is greater.
B. Quantity B is greater.
C. The two quantities are equal.
D. The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Drill 1
Question: 5
Page: 493-494
Question: 5
Page: 493-494
Re: 7a + 8 = 8a − 24
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04 Mar 2018, 14:08
04 Mar 2018, 14:08
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Explanation
To solve this single-variable equation, you’ll just need to isolate the variable. First, add 24 to both sides to yield 7a + 32 = 8a.
Then subtract 7a from both sides to yield 32 = a. Quantity A is greater.
To solve this single-variable equation, you’ll just need to isolate the variable. First, add 24 to both sides to yield 7a + 32 = 8a.
Then subtract 7a from both sides to yield 32 = a. Quantity A is greater.
