Question

How do you solve multi step equations by combining like terms?

Answer 1

Example . Solve: 3x + 4m - 5 = 2x - 2m + 7.
First, combine x terms: -2x = - 2x
x + 4m - 5 = -2m + 7
Next, combine m terms and constants
- 4m + 5 = - 4m + 5
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x = -6m + 12