Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

What is an equation with variables on both sides?

• An equation with only numbers

• An equation with variables on both sides of the equal sign

• An equation with no variables

• An equation with variables only on one side

In the equation 5x + 5 = 3x + 13, what is the first step to solve it?

• Divide both sides by 5

• Add 5 to both sides

• Subtract 5x from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 3

After subtracting 5x from both sides, what is the resulting equation?

• 5 = 3x + 13

• 5x + 5 = 3x

• 5x = 3x + 13

• 5 = -2x + 13

What operation is used to isolate the variable x in the equation -2x = -8?

• Multiply both sides by -2

• Subtract 2 from both sides

• Add 2 to both sides

• Divide both sides by -2

What is the solution to the equation 5x + 5 = 3x + 13?

• x = 0

• x = 2

• x = -4

• x = 4