Equations & Systems Level 5: ax + b = cx + d (small). collect x terms. 1. Move like terms4x+3=x+181. Move like terms+3 crosses right as -3.x crosses left as -x.Move x terms left and constants right.2. Write both moves2. Write both movesEquation with inverse moves written before simplifyingWrite both inverse signs before combining.3. Cancel the coefficient3. Cancel the coefficientCoefficient 3xequalsRight side 15Quotient 5Divide both sides by the derived coefficient.4. Read4. Readxx equals 5Read the isolated unknown.
