Mathematics Knowledge
As an ASVAB tutor, I saw the importance of writing a book to review Mathematics Knowledge. My book, The ASVAB Tutor’s Mathematics Knowledge Study Guides reviews a variety of topics, most of which are algebra and geometry. There are many topics that are essential to review within algebra. I focus on solving for x, working with exponents, performing basic operations with polynomials, and working on algebra with fractions. A number of my students are intimidated by algebra. Others are intimidated by fractions. Today’s problem combines these two topics into one problem.
Today I present a Mathematics Knowledge question.
The question is an algebra question that is the topic of algebra with fractions.
The question is:
If 5/6x = 30, what does x equal?
A. 20
B. 25
C. 36
D. 42
To solve this problem, you need to get the letters on one side of the equation and the numbers on the other side. Do you know how to solve for x when a fraction is involved?
I will present the answer and explanation tomorrow.
