Question

How do you do linear equations ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Step 1: Simplify each side, if needed.

Step 2: Use Add./Sub. Properties to move the variable term to one side and all other terms to the other side.

Step 3: Use Mult./Div. ...

Step 4: Check your answer.

Answer 2

Step 1: Simplify each side, if needed.

Step 2: Use Add./Sub. Properties to move the variable term to one side and all other terms to the other side.

Step 3: Use Mult./Div. ...

Step 4: Check your answer.
I find this is the quickest and easiest way to approach linear equations.
Example 6: Solve for the variable.