Step 1 : Simplify the equation by using the distributive property where applicable and combining like terms

Step 2 : Collect all the variables on one side by either adding or subtracting.

Step 3 : Using inverse operations for addition and subtraction can remove constants, to get the variables and constants on opposite sides

Step 4 : Inverse operations, such as multiplying and dividing, can be used to eliminate coefficients in front of variables, to get the variables by themselves.

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Step 1 : Simplify the equation by using the distributive property where applicable and combining like terms

Step 2 : Collect all the variables on one side by either adding or subtracting.

Step 3 : Using  inverse operations for addition and subtraction can remove constants, to get the variables and constants on opposite sides

Step 4 : Inverse operations, such as multiplying and dividing, can be used to eliminate coefficients in front of variables, to get the variables by themselves.