
Demonstrate how the equal sign requires both sides to match, then show how adding the same number to both sides keeps five equals five turning into six equals six.
Subtract a number from an equation to maintain balance, as in seven equals seven. Subtract two from both sides to preserve equality and solve the equation.
Isolate x by subtracting two from both sides and rearranging terms. Recognize that the order of plus and minus terms doesn't matter, and conclude x equals four.
This example demonstrates keeping X alone on the left by adding one to both sides, turning minus one plus one into zero and leaving X with no operator.
Turn subtraction into addition by using negative numbers: eight minus four equals eight plus negative four, and twenty minus twelve equals twenty plus negative twelve, explained on a blank page.
Explore solving linear equations by moving x terms to the left, constants to the right, subtracting on both sides, and dividing to isolate x, with examples using larger numbers.
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