Pass maths · Solving equations

Unknowns on both sides

Learn the method, then complete five focused questions.

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LZ Method

Subtract a variable term from both sides to bring the unknowns together. Then use inverse operations.

  1. 15x + 2 = 3x + 14
  2. 2Subtract 3x: 2x + 2 = 14
  3. 3Subtract 2: 2x = 12
  4. 4Divide by 2: x = 6