Solving One Variable Equations with Variables on Both Sides

Solve the equation for the variable

• 5

• 10

• 12

• 17

3x + 10 + 2x = 2 (x + 8)

Label the two steps in the appropriate spots where they took place.

a

b

Distributive property

Combine like terms

Solve the equation for the variable

14p - 8 = 22 + 20p

• -5

• 5

• 30

• -30

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

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

2x = x + 3

• 6

• 3

• 2

• x

7x = 3x + 24

• 6

• 10

• 14

• 4

30 + 6t = 11t

• 3

• 5

• 6

• 30

5 - 2t = 3t

• 1

• 5

• 3

• 2

6z = 49 - z

• 49

• -7

• 6

• 7