Solving Equations

Learn how to solve equations by simplifying both sides, rearranging terms, and finding the value of x. Let’s get started! 🚀

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Solving an equation means finding the value of the unknown that makes the equation true, shown with the example x + 3 = 8, where x = 5.Solving a linear equation using distributive law and simplification, steps: simplify both sides, rearrange the equation, and solve for the unknown.Steps for solving an equation using simplification, rearrangement, and solving for the unknown variable, with an example showing the solution x = 3.

🛎️ Solving an Equation

  • Solving an equation means finding the value of x so that makes the equation true.
  • You can check the solution by substituting the value of x and seeing if both sides are equal.

🛎️ Simplify Both Sides

  • Use the distributive law to expand brackets.
  • Collect like terms to simplify each side of the equation.

🛎️ Rearrange and Solve

  • Move all terms with x to one side and all constants to the other side.
  • Divide by the coefficient of x to find the value of x.

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