D
iscover the variable and the operations.
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Circle the operation
sign.
- Scan the equation and look for operation signs
(+, -, x, ÷).
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R
ead the equation and
combine like terms.
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Read
the whole equation out loud.
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- For example, numbers that have
the same letter next to them:
(6a + 2a + 5 + 2 = 15). Both "6a" amd
"2a"
are like terms. Also, numbers without letters next to
them are like terms ("5" and "2").
- Combine "like terms".
- For example, "6a" and
"2a" can be combined (6a + 2a = "8a").
Also, "5" and "2" can be combined
(5 + 2 = "7").
- 6a + 2a + 5 + 2 = 15 now becomes
8a + 7 = 15.
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A nswer
the equation, or draw and check.
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See example
of how to draw the solution.
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Write
the answer for the variable.
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