Question

7 #3

Solve the following two equations. Show all of your
steps in the line paper provided. Be ready to share your
work!
Equation #1: 3x + 6 = x - 24
Equation #2: 10 – 2m = 16

Answer 1

x = -15

m = -3

Explanation:

3x + 6 = x - 24

subtract the x from both sides to make the unknown variable on only one side of the equation

2x + 6 = -24

subtract the 6 from both sides to focus on the x

2x = -30

now divide both sides by 2 to get the x by itself

x = -15

that's your answer

10 - 2m = 16

subtract the 10 from both sides to focus on the m

-2m = 6

now divide both sides by -2 to get the m by itself

m = -3

that's your answer