Solving Algebraic Equations *Variables on BOTH sides*

Solving Algebraic Equations

A variety of variables

Multiple Choice

What math concepts do I need to use to solve this problem?

5(x - 3) - 7x + 20 = 9

(Select all appropriate answers)

• PEMDAS -Order of Operations

• Distribution

• Isolate the variable (get x alone)

• Identity property of addition

Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

Ex. #1 : 

       5(x+2) = 3x-8

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The first step is to solving an equation like"8a - 10 = 3a + 25 " is to eliminate the

on one side.

Make sure you follow these steps when facing an equation with variable on each side.

Multiple Choice

If my equation is 9y + 15 + 3y = 6y - 3 what would be the BEST first step?

• subtract 6y from 9y (9y-6y) to get all the variables on one side

• combine 9y and 3y (9y + 3y=12y) so that all the like terms on each side are together

• combine (-3 +15 = 12) to combine like terms