Question

Solve each equation below. Show your work! Problem one :2 = 169 Problem two :3 = −125

Answer 1

Answer:

Problem one:

let the variable be x:

${ \tt{2x = 169}}$

• apply division property of equality:

${ \tt{ \underline{ \: \: x = 84 \frac{1}{2} \: \: }}}$

Problem two:

let the variable be y

${ \tt{3y = - 125}}$

• apply division property of equality:

${ \tt{ \underline{ \: \: x = - 41.67 \: }}}$

Answer 2

169/2 = 84.5

125/3=-41