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Year 10 maths · A.2 · Linear Equations

Solve equations with x on both sides

Gather the x terms on one side and the numbers on the other.

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  1. Solve for x: −4x − 11 = 9x + 15

    Answer: -2

  2. Solve for x: 4x + 20 = −x + 55

    Answer: 7

  3. Solve for x: 9x + 11 = x + 11

    Answer: 0

Tip: Gather the x terms on one side and the numbers on the other.

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