Stepping your way through Algebra

Follow the steps below every time you solve an equation.

square
1. Put ______________around the variable(s)
2x = 10

multiply
______ circle
2. Put a ______________around the constant(s) . There are none.
and
divide
______ 2x = 10
square
parts 3. Put a line through your ________________
your equal sign

2x = 10

Rule #1: What you do to divide

4. Isolate the variable- __________ each
side by 2.
one side you must do to
2x = 10
the other! 2 2
Solve for the variable.
Rule #2: Always do the
opposite
____________ OR the x = 5
reciprocal. Example:
6. Check your
the opposite of x2 is ÷2. answer!

2 (5) = 10
Opposites Attract: 10 = 10
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