Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

To solve equations with variables on both sides

To learn how to solve quadratic equations

To master addition and subtraction

To understand the distributive property

Distribute if necessary

Combine like terms

Clear the coefficient

Check the solution

On the right side of the equation

On the left side of the equation

On both sides simultaneously

In the middle of the equation

Combine them using inverse operations

Move them to the right side

Ignore them

Move them to the left side

Distribute if necessary

Clear the coefficient

Check the solution

Combine like terms

Subtracting 3x

Dividing by 3

Adding 3x

Multiplying by 3

x = 6

x = -6

x = 5

x = -5

x = 5

x = 4.5

x = -5

x = -4.5

One-fifth x

Four-fifths x

Five-fifths x

Six-fifths x

x = 7

x = 9

x = 6

x = 8