Is there only one correct way to solve a multi-step equation containing grouping symbols and variables on both sides? Explain. Use example in your answer

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Is there only one correct way to solve a multi-step equation containing grouping symbols and variables on both sides? Explain.  Use example in your answer

skullpatrol · Answer

Any ideas?

anonymous · Answer

there's multiple ways to solve a multi step equation, except I can't really explain it :P I just know this because I solve it way differently than the teacher teaches but my way is faster and easier :I

anonymous · Answer

My teacher asked me this but I don't know what he is talking about?

skullpatrol · Answer

What do you think he is talking about?

anonymous · Answer

He is talking about a equation that looks like 3x + 4 =10 - 5x with the variable on both sides of the equal sign the answer to the question is x=3/4

skullpatrol · Answer

OK, you can solve it a few different ways, right?

anonymous · Answer

yes

anonymous · Answer

I figured it out thanks :)

skullpatrol · Answer

Thanks for trying to understand :)