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Question 406701: Someone answer this(:
What is the best TIP you would give to a student who doesn't understand how to Solve Equations?
Thankyou guys. This is another 10 pt question/:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Hi

My recommendation for linear equations is to 'focus' on isolating the

variable on one side of the equation and take the steps that are allowable

to accomplish that.  



For example: Doing allowable steps is for the 'sole purpose' of isolating x

2(x+5) - 4 = 5x + 6(x-1)  |remove parenthsis by applying distributive principle

 2x + 10 - 4 = 5x + 6x - 6  |combining like terms on both sides

 2x + 6 = 11x - 6    |adding 6 to both sides of equation to combine like terms

  2x + 12 = 11x       |subtracting 2x from both sides to combine like terms

      12 = 9x         |dividing both sides of equation by 9 to finish!

      12/9 = x

 OR x = 1 1/3