Basic 2 step equations with distributive property and fractions.
1. Change subtraction to addition and then change the subtrahend to its opposite
2. Distribute if necessary
3. Isolate the variable
4. Add the opposite of the # on the same side as the variable
5. Multiply or divide to solve
Solve for x. 2x - 4 = -8
-6
6
2
-2
Solve for x. 5x - 3 =12
-5
5
3
-3
Solve for x. 6 - x = -9
Solve for x. 2(x - 4) = 12
Solve for x. -5(x - 3) = 25
Solve for x. -4(x + 3) + 10 = -2