Math Problem Statement

Practice Problems

  1. Match each equation with an equivalent equation. Some of the answer choices are not used. e. 7x = 1
  2. Mai says that equations A and B have the same solution.
  • Equation A: - 3(x + 7) = 24 Equation B: x + 7 = -8 Which statement explains why this is true? a. Adding 3 to both sides of Equation A gives x + 7 = -8. b. Applying the distributive property to Equation A gives x + 7 = -8. c. Subtracting 3 from both sides of Equation A gives x + 7 = -8. d. Dividing both sides of Equation A by -3 gives x + 7 = -8.
  1. Is 0 a solution to 2x + 10 = 4x + 10? Explain or show your reasoning.
  2. Kiran says that a solution to the equation x + 4 = 20 must also be a solution to the equation 5(x + 4) = 100. Write a convincing explanation as to why this is true.

Solution

Let's tackle each of these problems one by one:


1. Match each equation with an equivalent equation.

Given equation:
e. 7x=17x = 1

To solve for xx, divide both sides by 7:
x=17x = \frac{1}{7} Look for an equation in the answer choices that also simplifies to x=17x = \frac{1}{7}.


2. Mai says that equations A and B have the same solution.

  • Equation A: 3(x+7)=24-3(x + 7) = 24
  • Equation B: x+7=8x + 7 = -8

Let's solve Equation A step by step:

Start with: 3(x+7)=24-3(x + 7) = 24

Divide both sides by 3-3: x+7=243=8x + 7 = \frac{24}{-3} = -8

This gives the same equation as Equation B: x+7=8x + 7 = -8, meaning that the correct statement is d:
"Dividing both sides of Equation A by -3 gives x+7=8x + 7 = -8."


3. Is 0 a solution to 2x+10=4x+102x + 10 = 4x + 10?

We want to check if x=0x = 0 satisfies this equation. Substitute x=0x = 0 into the equation:

2(0)+10=4(0)+102(0) + 10 = 4(0) + 10 10=1010 = 10

Since both sides of the equation are equal when x=0x = 0, the answer is yes, 00 is a solution.


4. Kiran says that a solution to the equation x+4=20x + 4 = 20 must also be a solution to the equation 5(x+4)=1005(x + 4) = 100.

To explain this, let’s solve both equations.

First, solve x+4=20x + 4 = 20: x=204=16x = 20 - 4 = 16

Now, substitute x=16x = 16 into the second equation: 5(x+4)=1005(x + 4) = 100 5(16+4)=5(20)=1005(16 + 4) = 5(20) = 100

Since x=16x = 16 satisfies both equations, Kiran is correct. The solution to x+4=20x + 4 = 20 also works in 5(x+4)=1005(x + 4) = 100. This is because multiplying both sides of the first equation by 5 yields the second equation.


Summary:

  • Problem 1: Find the equivalent equation for 7x=17x = 1.
  • Problem 2: The correct answer is d.
  • Problem 3: 00 is indeed a solution.
  • Problem 4: The solution to x+4=20x + 4 = 20 must also satisfy 5(x+4)=1005(x + 4) = 100 because both equations are related by multiplication.

Do you want more details or have any questions?
Here are 5 related problems to expand on these:

  1. Solve 8x=28x = 2. What is xx?
  2. Solve the equation 2(x+5)=142(x + 5) = 14.
  3. Check if x=3x = 3 is a solution to 4x5=74x - 5 = 7.
  4. If 3(x2)=123(x - 2) = 12, what is xx?
  5. Are the equations x+2=5x + 2 = 5 and 2x+4=102x + 4 = 10 equivalent?

Tip: Always check solutions by plugging them back into the original equation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Distributive Property

Formulas

7x = 1, x = 1/7
-3(x + 7) = 24
x + 7 = -8

Theorems

Equivalence of Equations
Distributive Property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9