SOLUTION: what strategies can you use to solve a linear equation such as 500=242+5x

Question 268729: what strategies can you use to solve a linear equation such as 500=242+5x
Answer by persian52(161) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
500=242+5x

Since x is on the right-hand side of the equation, switch the sides so it is on the left-hand side of the equation.
242+5x=500

Since 242 does not contain the variable to solve for, move it to the right-hand side of the equation by subtracting 242 from both sides.
5x=-242+500

Add 500 to -242 to get 258.
5x=258

Divide each term in the equation by 5.
(5x)/(5)=(258)/(5)

Simplify the left-hand side of the equation by canceling the common terms.
x=(258)/(5)
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