Question

Write an equation that you could solve using these steps:

Add 7 to both sides. Then, divide both sides by 4.

Explain how you know your answer is right.

Answer 1

Let's use something like this, for example:

4x - 7 = 5

1) First we add 7 to both sides

4x - 7 (+7) = 5 (+7)

4x = 12

Now we divide by 4 on both sides

x = 3