First Steps in Solving Equations

3x + 5 = 14

Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate the variable term.

2x - 7 = 9

Add 7 to both sides to move the constant term away from the variable.

frac{x}{4} + 3 = 8

Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the fraction.

5(x - 2) = 20

Divide both sides by 5 to get rid of the multiplication.

4x + 2 = 3x + 7

Subtract 3x from both sides to get all the variables on one side.

3(x + 2) = 12

Divide both sides by 3 to simplify the equation.

2x + 6 = 4x - 8

Subtract 2x from both sides to get all variables on one side.

3(x - 5) = 2x + 15

Expand the left-hand side using the distributive property.

frac{2x}{3} = 6

Multiply both sides by 3 to eliminate the fraction.

4(x + 1) = 3x - 2

Expand 4(x + 1) to get rid of the parentheses.