Let us practice to solve an equation : Equation 3x + 9 = 15 solution x = 2
On both sides |
New equation |
Solution |
1. Adding 2 |
3x + 11 = 17 |
x = 2 |
2. Subtracting 3 |
3x + 6 = 12 |
x = ..... |
3. Multiplying by 2 |
6x + 18 = ….. |
x = ..... |
4. Dividing by 3 |
….... = 5 |
x = ..... |