Identify the variable
Undo addition or subtraction first
Undo multiplication or division second
Perform the same operation on both sides
Simplify each side
Check your solution by substituting it back into the original equation
Identify the variable
Undo addition or subtraction first
Undo multiplication or division second
Perform the same operation on both sides
Simplify each side
Check your solution by substituting it back into the original equation