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In order to solve 12+2*x=15 for x, we write | In order to solve 12+2*x=15 for x, we write | ||
| − | 2*x=15-12 | + | ; 2*x=15-12 |
| − | 2*x=3 | + | ; 2*x=3 |
| − | x=3/2 | + | ; x=3/2 |
| − | x=1.5 | + | ; x=1.5 |
There are 4 steps in this solution. | There are 4 steps in this solution. | ||
[[Category:Glossary]] | [[Category:Glossary]] | ||
[[Category:PSLC General]] | [[Category:PSLC General]] | ||
Revision as of 22:08, 30 January 2007
An example is a problem plus the steps leading up to its solution. For instance, if the problem is "Solve 12+2*x=15 for x" then one example is:
In order to solve 12+2*x=15 for x, we write
- 2*x=15-12
- 2*x=3
- x=3/2
- x=1.5
There are 4 steps in this solution.
