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Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides
Steps…
 1.) Circle all terms with the variable
 2.) Decide if the variables are on the same side of the equal sign.
 If on the same side of the equal sign, combine like terms.
 If on different sides…
 3.) Decide which term is smaller.
 4.) Move the smaller term to the other side by dropping it down and changing the sign.
 5.) Solve as before.
Examples:
1.) 3x + 5 = 5x + 7
2.) 3x + 4 = -2x + 14
3.) 3x + 5 = 2x – 6
Try:
1.) 4x – 8 = -2x + 10
2.) 10x + 12 = 12x – 4
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