Solving equations

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Solving equations

Goal:

- you will be able to solve two step equations.

Solve:

1. x = 8
2. x = 6
3. x = -6
4. x = -8

Solve:

1. p = 4
2. p = -2
3. p = 2
4. p = -4

Solve:

1. x = -14
2. x = 5
3. x = 14
4. x = -9

Balanced scales

When weighing scales are balanced they both are at the same level (height). They are equal.

You can imagine the sides of an equation to be like the sides of the scales. 

The left side of the equals sign = The right side of the equal sign.

Solve:

1. b = 4
2. b = -4
3. b= -5
4. b= 5

Solve:

1. m= -7
2. m = 16
3. m = 7
4. m = -16

Solve:

1. b = 2
2. b = -4
3. b = 4
4. b = -2

Solve:

1. p = 1
2. p = 13/7
3. p = -1
4. p = -13/7

Now try the exercises in your worksheet.

Do not forget to write your steps and a description.

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