Can you solve the equation shown?
There are three types: ax = b, x + a = b and \displaystyle \frac{x}{a} = b
Use the options provided.
You should be able to solve any of these in 1 step.
Software/Applets used on this page
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Equation Buster is a suite of activities designed by MathsNet and programmed by www.davidviner.com. You can solve equations set for you at various difficulty levels, or join in a one-on-one challenge with another student, or have specific equations set for you to solve by your teacher.
In every case the emphasis is not only on finding the solution but on finding the best steps to get you there. Usually a single tick indicates the correct answer; a double tick indicates the correct answer found in a minimum number of steps.
For a quick start guide in pdf format, click here
This page uses jsMath.
If you have problems with the display not showing the equations properly then please download the special TeX fonts from jsMath. To install the fonts see the instructions here.
In every case the emphasis is not only on finding the solution but on finding the best steps to get you there. Usually a single tick indicates the correct answer; a double tick indicates the correct answer found in a minimum number of steps.
For a quick start guide in pdf format, click here
This page uses jsMath.
If you have problems with the display not showing the equations properly then please download the special TeX fonts from jsMath. To install the fonts see the instructions here.
Glossary
equation
A statement that two mathematical expressions are equal,
for example 2x+5 = 6x-1.
for example 2x+5 = 6x-1.
solution
The answer to a problem.
solve
To find the answer or solution to a problem.