Level 2 Solving equations

What should your first step be in solving the equation:

5x - 2 = 3x + 4

• adding 3x to both sides

• subtracting 3x from both sides

• dividing 3x from both sides

• multiplying 3x to both sides

How would you get rid of the constant on your variable side in the equation 2x - 2 = 4

• add 2 to both sides

• subtract 2 from both sides

• add the 2x to both sides

• subtract the 2x from both sides

What is the last step to solve for x in 2x = 6?

• subtract 2

• add 2

• multiply 2

• divide 2

What is the value for 2 in the equation 4n = 24?

• n = 4

• n = 20

• n = 6

• n = 28

Which terms can you combine in the equation:

x + 14 = 7x + 32 -3x

• x + 14

• x + 7x

• 7x - 3x

• x - 3x