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4 Equations Day #2
Steps for Equations with Variables on One Side
1. Carry out (or By Pass) the distributive property.
2. Eliminate Fractions (if necessary)
3. Add like terms (on the same side!).
4. Solve the equation by isolating the variable.
1.4 Equations Day #2
Guided Practice
Solve each equation for the variable & check your
answers!
1) 2(x + 2) = ‑10
2) ‑3(n + 2) = ‑21
1.4 Equations Day #2
Guided Practice
Solve each equation for the variable & check your
answers!
3) x + 5 = ‑12
3
4) ‑3n ‑ 2 = ‑11
4 3
1.4 Equations Day #2
Guided Practice
Solve each equation for the variable & check your
answers!
5) ‑ (7x + 5) = 9
6) ‑4(5) ‑3 = ‑3(2p ‑ 2) + 1
1.4 Equations Day #2
Guided Practice
Solve each equation for the variable & check your
answers!
5) ‑5(3 + 7n) + 3 = ‑47
6) 25 = 5(1 ‑ 2x) ‑ 4(4 + 2x)
1.4 Equations Day #2
Guided Practice
Solve each equation for the variable & check your
answers!
7) 63 = ‑8(‑2n + 7) + 5(1 ‑ 7n)
8) ‑2(1 + 4n) ‑ 3(1 + 5n) = ‑28
1.4 Equations Day #2
Homework: 1‑4 WS
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1.4 Equations Day #2