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Algebra basics (ASL)

Course: Algebra basics (ASL) > Unit 8

Lesson 1: Equations & geometry (ASL)
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Algebra basics (ASL)
Equations and geometry (ASL)
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Equation practice with midpoints

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Problem

K is the midpoint of start overline, J, L, end overline
If:
J, K, equals, 8, x, minus, 8 and
K, L, equals, 7, x, minus, 6
Find J, L.
  • Your answer should be
  • an integer, like 6
  • a simplified proper fraction, like 3, slash, 5
  • a simplified improper fraction, like 7, slash, 4
  • a mixed number, like 1, space, 3, slash, 4
  • an exact decimal, like 0, point, 75
  • a multiple of pi, like 12, space, start text, p, i, end text or 2, slash, 3, space, start text, p, i, end text
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