Solving Equations - 1 Variable

Does the equation contain a fraction?

Multiply EVERY term (on both sides) by the DENOMINATOR

Does the equation contain brackets

Are there any like terms or constants on the same side?

Are the variables all on one side of the equation

Are the constants all on one side of the equation?

Does the variable have a coefficient

Check your work but substituting your answer into the original equation

Does it balance?

Is the equation solved? (I.e. in the form of x = constant)

YOU DID IT!!!

Multiply into the brackets to remove them (Distributive property)

Combine all like terms and combine constants

Use addition and subtraction to move them to the same side

Use addition and subtraction to move them to the same side

Use addition and subtraction to move them to the same side

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