Equations & Systems Level 7: ax + b = cx + d (signed). collect x terms. 1. Move like terms-3x+5=2x-201. Move like terms+5 crosses right as -5.2x crosses left as -2x.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 -5xequalsRight side -25Quotient 5Divide both sides by the derived coefficient.4. Read4. Readxx equals 5Read the isolated unknown.
