Question

Create your own unique literal equation and solve for one of the variables. Show your work. Then, using complete sentences, explain how you solved for the variable you chose.

Answer 1

x + 2 = y

Using the property of equality, I'm going to subtract 2 from both sides of the equal operator.

x + 2 - 2 = y - 2

Now, I'm going to simplify by combining like terms.

x = y - 2