How Do You Solve a Word Problem Using an Equation With Variables on Both Sides?

How Do You Solve a Word Problem Using an Equation With Variables on Both Sides?

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Word problems are a great way to see math in the real world! In this tutorial, you'll see how to take a word problem and use it to write and solve an equation with variables on both sides!

Keywords:

  • problem
  • word
  • real world
  • equation
  • variables
  • both sides
  • reverse order of operations
  • multi-step

Background Tutorials

  • Evaluating Expressions

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      How Do You Evaluate an Algebraic Expression?

      Plugging variables into an expression is essential for solving many algebra problems. See how to plug in variable values by watching this tutorial.

      • What is a Variable?What is a Variable?

      What is a Variable?

      You can't do algebra without working with variables, but variables can be confusing. If you've ever wondered what variables are, then this tutorial is for you!

  • Simplifying Expressions

      • What is a Constant?What is a Constant?

      What is a Constant?

      Constants are parts of algebraic expressions that don't change. Check out this tutorial to see exactly what a constant looks like and why it doesn't change.

  • Working With Equations

      • What is an Equation?What is an Equation?

      What is an Equation?

      In order to tackle the challenging topics, you first need to know the basics. Equations are the start of some very fun and challenging math problems. Watch this tutorial to learn about equations!

  • Solving Equations by Subtracting

      • What's the Subtraction Property of Equality?What's the Subtraction Property of Equality?

      What's the Subtraction Property of Equality?

      Solving equations can be tough, especially if you've forgotten or have trouble understanding the tools at your disposal. One of those tools is the subtraction property of equality, and it lets you subtract the same number from both sides of an equation. Watch the video to see it in action!

  • Solving Equations by Dividing

      • What's the Division Property of Equality?What's the Division Property of Equality?

      What's the Division Property of Equality?

      Solving equations can be tough, especially if you've forgotten or have trouble understanding the tools at your disposal. One of those tools is the division property of equality, and it lets you divide both sides of an equation by the same number. Watch the video to see it in action!

  • Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

Further Exploration

  • Solving Multi-Step Equations