Year 7 maths · O.10 · One-step and two-step equations
Equations with parentheses and like terms
Combine like terms on one side, then solve.
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Solve for x: −3(x + 2) − 3x = 6
Answer: -2
Solve for x: −4(x − 1) + x = 16
Answer: -4
Solve for x: −4(x + 1) − 4x = 44
Answer: -6
Tip: Combine like terms on one side, then solve.
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