CPM Homework Help : CAAC Problem 6-37

Solve each equation for the variable. Check your solutions, if possible. Homework Help ✎
1. 8a + a − 3 = 6a − 2a − 3
2. 8(3m − 2) − 7m = 0
3. + 1 = 6
4. 4t − 2t² = 6t ²

Step 1(a):

Combine like terms.

9a − 3 = 4a − 3

Step 2(a):

Get the variable on a side by itself.

5a = 0

Answer (a):

a = 0

Hint (b):

Follow the steps in part (a).

Answer (b):

$m=\frac{16}{17}$

Hint (c):

Follow the steps in part (a).

Step (c):

Get x on a side by itself and then multiply both sides by 2.

Hint (d):

Follow the steps in part (a).