2. 3. You MUST always tidy up after having company. 1. The Letters live on the left, The Numbers live on the right.

3. Let’s try one… 2x + 4 = 18 Copy equation 2x + 4 = 18 Add or Subtract First - 4 = -4 Simplify 2x = 14 Multiply or Divide x = 7 Letters Numbers Equal Ave Simplify 2 2 Check 2(7) + 4 = 18

4. And another… -3x – 6 = -21 Copy equation -3x - 6 = -21 Add or Subtract First + 6 = + 6 Simplify -3x = -15 Multiply or Divide x = 5 Letters Numbers Equal Ave Simplify -3 Check -3(5) - 6 = -21

5. Last one… ¾x – 5 = -17 Copy equation Add or Subtract First + 5 = + 5 Simplify Multiply or Divide x = -16 Letters Numbers Equal Ave Simplify Check 1