Basic Algebra Exercises

Example 1

Solve for x:

6 - 3(x - 2) = x

Hint

First distribute the 3.

Example 2

Solve for j:

3(3j + 12) = -1(15 - 9j)

Hint

Start by distributing the 3 and -1.

Example 3

Solve for m:

m/(m+7) = 2

Hint

Multiply each side by (m + 7).

Example 4

Solve for y:

-4 = (-4y-8)/(y+2)

Hint

Multiply each side by (y + 2).