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3. Skills needed to solve these equations:

4. Solve: We are unable to simplify either side of the equation. Perform inverse operations to get like terms together. Add + 9 Simplify

5. Solve: (Continued) Now move your 4x term over to the other side of the equal sign to combine with the 7x. Subtract − 4x Simplify − 4x

6. Divide 33 Solve: (Continued) Answer Format

7. Check: Substitute Simplify

8. Solve: Add + 10 Simplify Subtract − 6x Simplify Divide Answer22 Format

9. Solve: Distribute Subtract − 3x Simplify Subtract − 10 Simplify22 Divide Answer Combine

10. Solve: Distribute Subtract − 2x Simplify Subtract − 12 Simplify Divide22 Answer Combine

11. Solve: Distribute Simplify Add Simplify Divide66 Answer Add Simplify

12. Solve: Distribute Simplify Add Simplify Divide55 Answer Add Simplify Keep up the good work!