In this post you will learn how to solve multi-step linear equations. When solving linear equations, the goal is to isolate the variable. Let’s see what that looks like in different cases.

Mastering Linear Equations

Examples

  • $ 4 (1 - 2x) + 3x = -6 $
  • $ 20 = 10 - 2(x + 5) $
  • $ -7x + 2x - 8 = 3 + x + 7 $
  • $ -(2 - 2x) - 9 = -x + 16 $
  • $ \frac{1}{2}(x - 2) + 5 = 2x - 11 $
  • $ 15 - (4x + 1) - 7 = 6x - 3 $

Solving equations with confidence is all about understanding the steps. So follow the tips above and keep practicing. Before you know it, you will become a master of linear equations.

Answer key

Example 1: X = 2
Example 2: X = -10
Example 3: X = -3
Example 4: X = 9
Example 5: X = 10
Example 6: X = 1