Models and Solve Equations with Variables on Both Sides

Solve the equation for the variable

• 4

• -10

• 1

• -1

Solve the equation for the variable

Solve the equation for the variable

Solve the equation for the variable

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

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.3

a

b

c

d

e

f

i

g

h

-1

x

-x

-1

x

x

-x

-1

1

2+14a=-8+9a

• a = 2

• a = -2

• a = ⁶⁄₅

• a = 1

-8-5a=12-9a

• a = 5

• a = 1

• a = -2

• a = -1

22+2a=37+6+a

• a = 21

• a = 5

• a = -5

• a = -16

(²⁄₃)a+1=16-a

• a = 0

• a = 9

• a = 22.5

• a = -3