Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides
Grade 7•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can solve one-variable equations that have variables on both sides of the equation.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 2 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Solve for x: 4x + 3 = 2x + 7. Show each step you take to isolate the variable.
2. Sarah and John are saving money. Sarah starts with $15 and saves $5 each week. John starts with $30 and saves $2 each week. Write an equation to represent when Sarah and John will have the same amount of money. Solve the equation to find how many weeks it will take.
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