Equations with Variables on Both Sides

3y + 16 = 5y

• y = 8

• y = -8

• y = 1/8

• y = -1/8

7p - 5 = 6p + 8

• p = 13

• p = -13

• p = 1/13

• p = - 1/13

11z - 5 = 9z + 7

• z= 6

• z = -6

• z = 1/6

• z =-1/6

What is the value of 3x + 4 = 5x-12

• -4

• 4

• -8

• 8

Solve: 5x + 15 = 10x - 40

• x = 10

• x = -10

• x = 11

• x = -11

Solve: 11x - 44 = 9x - 20

• x = 12

• x = 32

• x = -12

• x = -32

7p - 5 = 6p + 8

• p = 13

• p = -13

• p = 1/13

• p = - 1/13

Solve: -2x + 18 = 2x + 40

• x = -5.5

• x = 6.5

• x = -4.5

• x = 5.5

2x - 10 = 4x + 8

Write the answer only, no variables.

(a)  

Solve:

5y + 34 = -2(-7y + 1)

• y = -4

• y = 9

• y = 4

• y = 36/19