Basic Algebra Exercises

Example 1

Solve for k:

(-k+8)/15 = 2

Hint

Start by multiplying each side by 15.

Example 2

Solve for w:

6w - 9 + 11w = 127

Hint

Those like terms are just itching to be combined.

Example 3

Solve for x:

(37 - 12)/(x+1) = 5

Hint

Multiply each side by (x + 1).