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Equations and Systems Guide

Equations & Systems Level 4: ax + b = c (mastery). linear isolate x.

1. Move the constant

1. Move the constant
Cross equals with the inverse sign.

2. Write the inverse

2. Write the inverse
Keep the coefficient; move only the constant.

3. Cancel the coefficient

3. Cancel the coefficient
Divide both sides by the same coefficient.

4. Read

4. Read
Read the isolated unknown.