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Solve:
We will use the Division Property of Equality.
Use the Properties of Equality to find a value for
We must divide both sides by 0.8 to isolate n . | ||
Simplify. | ||
Check: | ||
Since makes a true statement, we know we have a solution.
Solve:
We will use the
Multiplication Property of Equality .
Here, p is divided by −1.8. We must multiply by −1.8 to isolate p | ||
Multiply. | ||
Check: | ||
A solution to is
Now that we have solved equations with decimals, we are ready to translate word sentences to equations and solve. Remember to look for words and phrases that indicate the operations to use.
Translate and solve: The difference of and is
Translate. | ||
Add to both sides of the equation. | ||
Simplify. | ||
Check: | Is the difference of and 4.3 equal to 2.1? | |
Let : | Is the difference of 6.4 and 4.3 equal to 2.1? | |
Translate. | ||
Simplify. |
Translate and solve: The difference of and is
y − 4.9 = 2.8; y = 7.7
Translate and solve: The difference of and is
z − 5.7 = 3.4; z = 9.1
Translate and solve: The product of and is
Translate. | ||
Divide both sides by . | ||
Simplify. | ||
Check: | Is the product of −3.1 and equal to ? | |
Let : | Is the product of and equal to ? | |
Translate. | ||
Simplify. |
Translate and solve: The product of and is
−4.3 x = 12.04; x = −2.8
Translate and solve: The product of and is
−3.1 m = 26.66; m = −8.6
Translate and solve: The quotient of and is
Translate. | ||
Multiply both sides by . | ||
Simplify. | ||
Check: | Is the quotient of and equal to ? | |
Let | Is the quotient of and equal to ? | |
Translate. | ||
Simplify. |
Translate and solve: The sum of and is
Translate. | ||
Subtract from each side. | ||
Simplify. | ||
Check: | Is the sum and equal to ? | |
Let | Is the sum and equal to ? | |
Translate. | ||
Simplify. |
Translate and solve: The sum of and is
j + 3.8 = 2.6; j = −1.2
Translate and solve: The sum of and is
k + 4.7 = 0.3; k = −4.4
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Division of Property of Equality | Multiplication Property of Equality |
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Determine Whether a Decimal is a Solution of an Equation
In the following exercises, determine whether each number is a solution of the given equation.
Solve Equations with Decimals
In the following exercises, solve the equation.
Mixed Practice
In the following exercises, solve the equation. Then check your solution.
Translate to an Equation and Solve
In the following exercises, translate and solve.
The difference and is
The product of and is
The quotient of and is
The sum of and is
Shawn bought a pair of shoes on sale for . Solve the equation to find the original price of the shoes,
$104
Mary bought a new refrigerator. The total price including sales tax was Find the retail price, of the refrigerator before tax by solving the equation
Think about solving the equation but do not actually solve it. Do you think the solution should be greater than or less than Explain your reasoning. Then solve the equation to see if your thinking was correct.
Answers will vary.
Think about solving the equation but do not actually solve it. Do you think the solution should be greater than or less than Explain your reasoning. Then solve the equation to see if your thinking was correct.
ⓐ After completing the exercises, use this checklist to evaluate your mastery of the objectives of this section.
ⓑ On a scale of 1–10, how would you rate your mastery of this section in light of your responses on the checklist? How can you improve this?
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