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Algebra basics (ASL)

Course: Algebra basics (ASL) > Unit 3

Lesson 3: Multi-step equations (ASL)
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Algebra basics (ASL)
Linear equations and inequalities (ASL)
Multi-step equations (ASL)
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Equations with parentheses

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Problem

Solve for r.
4, r, minus, 3, equals, 3, left parenthesis, 3, r, plus, 4, right parenthesis
r, equals
  • 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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