SOLUTION: What is the way to solve a basic equation? There are lots of steps, and I dont get them.
for example, what are the steps to solving the following equation:
2x + -10 = 10 + -3x
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for example, what are the steps to solving the following equation:
2x + -10 = 10 + -3x
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Question 148755: What is the way to solve a basic equation? There are lots of steps, and I dont get them.
for example, what are the steps to solving the following equation:
2x + -10 = 10 + -3x
And can you explain the "why" in every step?
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The idea is to isolate the unknown (x) to one side of the equation -- doesn't matter which side.
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2x + -10 = 10 + -3x
Start by adding 10 to both sides:
2x + -10 +10 = 10 + -3x +10
simplifying:
2x = 20 + -3x
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add 3x to both sides:
2x +3x = 20 + -3x +3x
simplifying:
5x = 20
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finally, divide both sides by 5:
(5x)/5 = 20/5
simplifying:
x = 4
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To check, plug the answer back into the original equation.
