First Step Solving Equations

• Distribute

• Subtract 4

• Add 3x

• Combine 2x-3x

• Distribute -3 just to x

• Distribute -3 to x AND 4

• Distribute 3 to x AND 4

• Combine -3 and 4

• Get variables on same side

• Distribute

• Combine like terms

• Subtract 5

• Distribute 4x to x AND 4

• Distribute -1 to x

• Distribute -1 to x AND 4

• Distribute 4x to x

• Subtract 4

• Divide by 2

• Multiply by 2

• Add 4

• Subtract 3

• Multiply by 3

• Multiply by 5

• Subtract 5

• Add 6 to both sides

• Subtract 5 from both sides

• Divide by 2

• Combine like terms 5-6

• Add 6x

• Subtract 3

• Divide by -6x

• Add 3

• Add 6x

• Subtract 3

• Divide by -6x

• Add 3

• Combine like terms

• Distribute

• Get variables on same side

• Subtract 4