How Do You Solve a Decimal Equation Using Subtraction?

How Do You Solve a Decimal Equation Using Subtraction?

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Want to see how to solve an equation containing decimals? Then check out this tutorial! You'll see how to subtract decimals in order to solve an equation for a variable. Then, see how to check your answer so you can be certain it's correct!

Keywords:

  • one-step equation
  • subtraction
  • using subtraction
  • variable
  • decimals
  • solve for variable
  • solve

Background Tutorials

  • Fluently add, subtract, multiply, and divide multi-digit decimals using the standard algorithm for each operation.

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  • Evaluate expressions at specific values of their variables. Include expressions that arise from formulas used in real-world problems. Perform arithmetic operations, including those involving whole-number exponents, in the conventional order when there are no parentheses to specify a particular order (Order of Operations).

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      You can't do algebra without working with variables, but variables can be confusing. If you've ever wondered what variables are, then this tutorial is for you!