SOLUTION: My daughter is in 5th grade and learning "Hands on Equations" using manipulatives. I was never very good with algebra so I can't remember any of it and am no help to her. Are you f

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Question 214126: My daughter is in 5th grade and learning "Hands on Equations" using manipulatives. I was never very good with algebra so I can't remember any of it and am no help to her. Are you familiar with this technique? Can you show me how to solve x + 2 + 2x = x + 10? This is not from a textbook...just an example for me. Thanks!
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%2B2%2B2x=x%2B10 Start with the given equation.


3x%2B2=x%2B10 Combine like terms on the left side.


3x=x%2B10-2 Subtract 2 from both sides.


3x-x=10-2 Subtract x from both sides.


2x=10-2 Combine like terms on the left side.


2x=8 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%288%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x.


x=4 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is x=4