Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides and Fractions

When solving an equation with the variable on both sides, it is advisable to first:

• Try and make your variable term positive

• Try and make your variable term negative

• Convert all fractions into decimals

• Plug into your formula

• Randomly Multiply Numbers or Guess

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8.8.C

Solve for k:

• -1

• -2/3

• 15

• -3/5

Solve for n

• n = 9

• n = 3

• n = 27

• n = 15

solve for m

• -3/4

• 9

• -11/6

• -20/3

• x = 24

• x = 12

• x = 17.5

• x = 19.5

Solve the equation

• 14

• -14

• 4

• -2

• multiply

• 5

• divide

• add

• subtract

• 2

• 3

• 8

• 10

The goal of solving a one, two, or multi-step equations is to:

• Find the constant

• Find the coefficient

• Find the value of the variable

• Be confused

Solve the equation: 2/3x - 1/4 = 1/2x + 3

• x = 24

• x = 19.5

• x = 12

• x = 30

Solve the equation: 1/2x + 3 = 2/3x - 4

• x = 30

• x = 20

• x = 25

• x = 42