This is more of a question of instructions than it is solving. On my page, it has a semicolon and a number behind the question. For example, 1 is x+24= 36;x=_____
I don't see how the semicolon or number and variable are needed in this equation. Please help make the instructions more clear.
Oh, and the only instructions given are "Solve the equations."
the equation is ... x + 24 = 36
after the semicolon is a space to fill in the x-value of the solution
... x = _____ (12, in this case)
Thanks a bunch!
Based on your description, it seems like the semicolon and the number behind the question are meant to indicate the order of the questions or equations you need to solve. The number indicates the question's order, and the semicolon separates the equation from the missing variable.
In your example, "1 is x+24= 36;x=_____", it appears that you are given an equation to solve, which is "x + 24 = 36," followed by the instruction to solve for x, indicated by the semicolon and the blank space after it.
To solve this equation and find the value of x, follow these steps:
1. Start with the equation: x + 24 = 36.
2. Isolate the variable x on one side of the equation by subtracting 24 from both sides:
x + 24 - 24 = 36 - 24.
This simplifies to: x = 12.
3. Therefore, the answer for x in this equation is x = 12.
Remember, the number and semicolon notation might be specific to the format used in your particular page or exercise. If you still have questions or the provided instructions are unclear, it's best to reach out to your teacher, instructor, or the resource that provided the question for clarification.