Steps to solving an equation

When solving equations, the first step is to get rid of any

One way to get rid of is by both sides of the by the of . For example, in the equation 5(2X+3)=25, there are groups, so you would divide both sides of the equation by . The new equation after dividing both sides by is .

The other way to get rid of is by using the . For example, in the equation 5(2X+3)=25, you would distribute the . That means you would first do times which is Then, you would do times which is and the new equation would be . .

After getting rid of parentheses, the next step is to get rid of any or by using the . To get rid of addition, you would use . To get rid of , you would use addition. Whatever number you add or subtract from one side of the , you have to do the same thing on the other side of the sign. For example, in the equation 2X+3=5, you would first get rid of the by the number from both sides of the equation. Then you would be left with the equation . Or, in the equation 10X+15=25, the first number you would get rid of is by the number from both sides of the equation. Then you would be left with the equation .

The final step would be to get rid of any or by using the . To get rid of multiplication, you would use and to get rid of you would use multiplication. Whatever number you or by on one side of the equation, you have to do the same thing on the other side of the sign. For example, in the equation 2X=2, you would both sides by and be left with X= . Or in the equation 10X=10, you would both sides by and be left with X= .

When solving an equation, first you get rid of . Then, you get rid of or . Lastly, you get rid of or .