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Expressions and Equations: Solving Linear Equations

Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

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Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

Introduction

Some equations have variable terms on both sides of the equals sign. To solve these, collect all variable terms on one side and all constants on the other...

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Mia has 15 stickers, while Ben has 5. Mia wants to give Ben some stickers so that they both have the same number. How many stickers should she give him? Let x represent the number of stickers Mia gives Ben.

Ben starts with 5 stickers and receives x stickers, so he has 5 + x. Mia starts with 15 stickers and gives away x stickers, so she has...

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