Equations with Variables on Both Sides

7x = 3x + 24

• 6
• 10
• 14
• 4

What is the first step in solving the equation 2a - 4(a - 5) = 10

• Add the 2a and a 

• Add 4 to both sides

• Distribute +4 to the a and -5

• Distribute -4 to a and -5

5x - 14 = 8x + 4

• x = 6
• x = -6
• x = -18/13
• x = 10/3

5 - 2t = 3t

• 1
• 5
• 3
• 2

-5k + 10 = -2k - 14

• 8
• -8
• 2
• -2

6(5g+ 2)=30g

• g=2
• g=12
• all real numbers
• no solution

5(2x -1) = -5+ 10x

• x = 5
• x = 0
• all real numbers
• no solution

Solve the equation:
7x - 4 = 3 + 8x

• x = 7
• x = -7
• x = 2/7
• x = 11