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Pearson Algebra 1 Common Core, 2011

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4. Solving Equations With Variables on Both Sides

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Exercise 21 Page 106

Gather all of the variable terms on one side of the equation and all of the constant terms on the other side. Start by using the Distributive Property.

q=25

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To solve an equation, we should first gather all of the variable terms on one side and all of the constant terms on the other side using the Properties of Equality. In this case, we need to start by using the Distributive Property to simplify the left- and right-hand sides of the equation.

3(q-5)=2(q+5)

Distribute 3

3q-15=2(q+5)

Distribute 2

3q-15=2q+10

Now we can continue to solve using the Properties of Equality.

3q-15=2q+10

LHS-2q=RHS-2q

3q-15-2q=2q+10-2q

Subtract terms

q-15=10

LHS+15=RHS+15

q-15+15=10+15

Add terms

q=25

The solution to the equation is q=25. We can check our solution by substituting it into the original equation.

3(q-5)=2(q+5)

q= 25

3( 25-5) ? = 2( 25+5)

Add and subtract terms

3* 20? =2* 30

Multiply

60=60 ✓

Since the left-hand side is equal to the right-hand side, our solution is correct.

Subchapter links

Lesson Check p.105

Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises p.105-108

Standardized Test Prep p.108

Mixed Review p.108