Equations with Variables on Both Sides
variable
A letter used to represent one or more numbers.
equation
A mathematical sentence that shows that two expressions are equivalent. An equation has an EQUAL SIGN.
What is the first step in solving the equation: 0.5x - 10 = 50
Add 10 to both sides
What is the first step in solving the equation: 4x - 20 = 80
Add 20 to both sides
What is the first step in solving the equation: 2x + 4x - 7 + 3x = 78
Combine the 2x, 4x and 3x
What is the first step in solving the equation: 2y - 4y + 6 + 6y = 100
Combine the 2y, -4y and 6y
What is the first step in solving the equation: 3(x - 1) + 2x = 24
Distribute the 3
What is the first step in solving the equation: 4(x - 2) = 20
Distribute the 4
What is the first step in solving the equation: 8(x - 10) = 40
Distribute the 8
What is the first step in solving the equation: 0.5x = 48
Divide both sides by 0.5
What is the first step in solving the equation: 2x = 24
Divide both sides by 2
What is the first step in solving the equation: x/6 = 36
Multiply both sides by 6
What is the first step in solving the equation: 3x + 2 = 10
Subtract 2 from each side
coefficient
The number in front of the variable