Intermediate Algebra: Solving First Degree Equations

What is the value of x in the equation 14 - x = 7?

• x = 5

• x = 7

• x = 0

• x = 14

Which of the following is a first degree equation?

• 2x^2 + 5 = 0

• x^3 = 8

• 14 - x = 7

• x^2 + 3x = 7

What is the purpose of the equal sign in an equation?

• To add numbers

• To show equality between two expressions

• To subtract numbers

• To multiply numbers

In the equation 5x = 10, what is the value of x?

• x = 2

• x = 10

• x = 1

• x = 5

What operation is used to isolate x in the equation 9 + x = 13?

• Division

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Addition

What is the value of x in the equation 9 + x = 13?

• x = 6

• x = 4

• x = 3

• x = 5

In the equation 30x = -6, what operation is used to solve for x?

• Division

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

What is the simplified form of x in the equation 30x = -6?

• x = -1/5

• x = -1/3

• x = -1/4

• x = -1/6

What is the first step in solving the equation 30x = -6?

• Multiply both sides by 6

• Divide both sides by 30

• Subtract 30 from both sides

• Add 6 to both sides

What is the result of simplifying -6/30?

• -1/3

• -1/5

• -1/4

• -1/2