Equations with Variables on Both Sides

Equations with Variables on Both Sides

Step 1. Combine like terms if

possible

Step 2. Identify the smaller variable to move the variable "x" to one side of the equal sign by using opposite operation

Step 3. Start on the variable side

Step 4. Use opposite operation to get "x" by itself

Step 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation for "x"

20+30x = 36+28x

• X=7

• X=9

• X=16

• X=8

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation for "x"

x+4 = -x-4

• X= -8

• X= 4

• x= -4

• x= 8

Poll

Solve the equation for "x"

10h + 12 = 8h + 4

• X= 5

• X= 6

• X = -4

• X= -12

Poll

Brain Break

If you could be in movie, which one would you be in?

Poll

Brain Break

If you could have an ability, which one would you choose?

• Flying

• Invincibility

• Super Strength

• teleportation

Poll

Solve the equation for "x"

b+4=2b-5

• b = 7

• b = 9

• b= 12

• b=24

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation for "x"

5p+8=7p+2

• P= 3

• P= 9

• P=16

• P=36