How do I solve equations with variables on both sides?
Answer
In order to solve equations with variables on both sides. You would have to do inverse operations on both sides. The same deal applies when there is one variable on one side of the equation. The goal in these types of equations is to isolate the variable and get the variable by itself. When it comes to inverse operations the first thing you would do is to either add or subtract a constant on both sides. Next, you would either multiply or divide on both sides to get the variable by itself. Once you have the variable isolated you can check your work by plugging in your answer as a substitute for the variable and solve. From there you can determine if you solved the equation correctly.