Solving Equations
Unknowns on both sides
To solve equations with the same unknown variable on both sides:
Step 1: If necessary, expand any brackets and collect like terms.
Step 2: Remove the unknown from one side of the equation, remembering to balance the other side.
Step 3: Use inverse operations to solve for the unknown.
Step 1: If necessary, expand any brackets and collect like terms.
Step 2: Remove the unknown from one side of the equation, remembering to balance the other side.
Step 3: Use inverse operations to solve for the unknown.