Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

by Beth Jackett

​Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

1. ​Distribute to get rid of the parenthesis

2. ​Combine Like Terms (Signs stay the same)

3. ​Move Variables to the left (Add/Sub - Opposite Operations)

4. ​Move Constant (number by itself) to the right (Add/Sub - Opposite Operations)

5. ​Move Coefficient (Number in front of variable) to the right (Multi/Divide - Opposite Operations)

6. ​Check your work

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​x - 8 = 12 - 3x

​x - 8 = 12 - 3x

​8(-6 - 8x) = 9 - 7x

​8(-6 - 8x) = 9 - 7x

Multiple Choice

-x + 5 - 8 - 10 = -2x - 6

• x=7

• x=-7

• x=4

• x=-4

Fill in the Blanks

8(x + 5) + 2x = 32 + 8x