Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

When you see an equation with the same variable on both sides of the equal side, you need to try and collect all of the terms with the variable in it on one side of the equal sign, and the numbers on the opposite side of the equal sign. My suggestion is to try and collect the variable on the side of the equal sign that keeps it positive, whenever possible.

Tonight's Homework: Lesson 3.4 ( 18 - 40, FCO with check steps for all even problems, and 50 - 52 ). Enjoy the long weekend!