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Linear equations in one variable SAT question
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If , what is the value of ?
Enter a number or fraction (like 3/17 or 0.176). Press Enter to check.
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The correct answer is . Since the number can also be written as , the given equation can also be written as . This equation is equivalent to . Therefore, the value of is . Note that 1/5 and .2 are examples of ways to enter a correct answer.
Alternate approach: Multiplying both sides of the equation by yields . Substituting for into the expression yields , or .
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