It depends on what type of problem you are looking at.
To solve basic equations goes as follows.
Problem: 5x + 9=54
To solve this equation, you have to get the variable x by itself. To do this, start first by taking the inverse operation of the problem. In this case, since the problem has + 9, we want to subtract 9 from both sides. You have to keep things even.
5x + 9 (-9) = 54 (-9)
Now, you simplfy.
5x = 45
Here, x is still paired with the 5. This means (value of x) multiplied by 5. To eliminate the 5, divide both sides by 5. Keep things even!
5x = 45
---- ----
5 5
Now, Simplify.
The fives cancel, and 45/5 is 9.
x=9.
This is basic equation solving and is used throughout mathmatics. Most classes all link back to this in some way.
I hope this helps you a bit and good luck with equations!
It depends on what type of problem you are looking at.
To solve basic equations goes as follows.
Problem: 5x + 9=54
To solve this equation, you have to get the variable x by itself. To do this, start first by taking the inverse operation of the problem. In this case, since the problem has + 9, we want to subtract 9 from both sides. You have to keep things even.
5x + 9 (-9) = 54 (-9)
Now, you simplfy.
5x = 45
Here, x is still paired with the 5. This means (value of x) multiplied by 5. To eliminate the 5, divide both sides by 5. Keep things even!
5x = 45
---- ----
5 5
Now, Simplify.
The fives cancel, and 45/5 is 9.
x=9.
This is basic equation solving and is used throughout mathmatics. Most classes all link back to this in some way.
I hope this helps you a bit and good luck with equations!
