5 Easy Steps To Solving An Equation

With these rules you can solve any linear equation you will run into this year. Just learn the rules and do them in order to be a successful equation solver.

1. Remove all parentheses (or collectors)
   • Distributive property
      
2. Arrange like terms on each side of the equation
   • Commutative property
      
3. Combine like terms on each side of the equation
   • Associative property
      
4. Move like terms to opposite sides of the equation
   • Addition or subtraction
      
5. Make the coefficient equals 1
   • Multiplication or division
      

CHECK YOUR SOLUTION!

1. Check your solution
   
   • Replace the variable in the equation & simplify each side
   • If sides are equal, the solution is correct
      
2. Box your solution