Question

In EXACTLY 10 words, describe how to solve an equation.

Asking this so future students can see this and get the answer, because I am an idiot and cant figure this out on my own.

Answer 1

1.Add or Subtract the same value from both sides.

2.Clear out any fractions by Multiplying every term by the bottom parts.

3.Divide every term by the same nonzero value.

4.Combine Like Terms.

5.Factoring.

6.Expanding (the opposite of factoring) may also help.

7.Recognizing a pattern, such as the difference of squares.

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