Solve Equations

An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing variables.

To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

A variable is a symbol, often represented by letters like x or y, that stands for an unknown value.

The first step is to isolate the term with the variable by subtracting 6 from both sides.

The solution is x = 4.

You can check your solution by substituting it back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

Subtract 7 from both sides, then divide by 4 to find x.

The solution is x = 4.

To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side by itself.

The solution is c = 6.