Solving Equations with the Variables on Both Sides

Solving Equations with the Variables on Both Sides

Introduction to Algebra

This is an equation with the Variables on Both Sides

 $2x-10=-3x+25$  

Steps to Solving Any Equation

1) Distribute

2) Combine Like Terms

3) Move All Variables to One Side

4) Solve Using Reverse Order of Operations

Video on How to Move Variables: https://youtu.be/hsRpjsulg58

Multiple Choice

To solve 

 $-2x-5=x+13$  what should you do to move the -2x to the right side?

• Subtract 2x

• Add 2x

Multiple Choice

When moving the variables to the right side of the equation, what operation should be performed?

 $7x+10=8x$  

• Add 10

• Subtract 10

• Add 7x

• Subtract 7x

Multiple Choice

When moving the variables to the left side of the equation, what operation should be performed?

 $7x+10=8x$  

• Add 8x

• Subtract 8x

• Add 7x

• Subtract 7x

Multiple Choice

When moving all the variables to one side of the equation, what variable should be moved to get a positive value of the variable?

 $3x+7=-18+9x$  

• Move the 3x to the right by subtracting 3x

• Move the 9x to the left by subtracting 9x.

Multiple Choice

When moving all the variables to one side of the equation, what variable should be moved to get a positive value of the variable?

 $3x+7=-18+9x$  

• Move the 3x to the right by subtracting 3x

• Move the 9x to the left by subtracting 9x.

Multiple Choice

When moving all the variables to one side of the equation, what variable should be moved to get a positive value of the variable?

 $3x+7=-18+9x$  

• Move the 3x to the right by subtracting 3x

• Move the 9x to the left by subtracting 9x.