2. Measuring and Constructing Segments
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Gather all of the variable terms on one side of the equation and all of the constant terms on the other side.
x=6
To solve an equation, we should first gather all of the variable terms on one side of the equation and all of the constant terms on the other side, using the Properties of Equality. In this case, we will start by using the Subtraction Property of Equality to remove the variable term from the left-hand side of the equation.
LHS-5x=RHS-5x
Subtract terms
LHS+17=RHS+17
Add terms
.LHS /4.=.RHS /4.
Calculate quotient
Rearrange equation
The solution to the equation is x=6.