Problem 298
Classify each equation as a conditional equation, an identity, or a contradiction and then state the solution. $$22(3 m-4)=8(2 m+9)$$
Problem 313
Rhonda has $$\$ 1.90$$ in nickels and dimes. The number of dimes is one less than twice the number of nickels. Find the number of nickels, \(n\), by solving the equation \(0.05 n+0.10(2 n-1)=1.90\).
Problem 315
Explain why you should simplify both sides of an equation as much as possible before collecting the variable terms to one side and the constant terms to the other side.
Problem 340
Solve each equation with fraction coefficients. $$\frac{1}{2}(x+4)=\frac{3}{4}$$
Problem 343
Solve each equation with fraction coefficients. $$\frac{4 m+2}{6}=\frac{m}{3}$$
Problem 358
Solve each equation with decimal coefficients. $$0.4 x+0.6=0.5 x-1.2$$
Problem 369
Solve each equation with decimal coefficients. $$0.05(q-8)+0.25 q=4.10$$
Problem 374
If an equation has fractions only on one side, why do you have to multiply both sides of the equation by the LCD?
Problem 377
Solve. Socorro drove for \(4 \frac{5}{6}\) hours at 60 miles per hour. How much distance did she travel?
Problem 392
Use the formula \(d=r t\). Solve for \(r\) (a) when \(d=204\) and \(t=3\) (b) in general