Solving For a Variable- Multiple Steps-

     We are going to continue on with more algebra, so for those of you who are still thinking you can't do it, please stop the doubt! Remember it's all about how you look at it. I realize you may not have practiced it and you won't until you need to. That's fine. But please know that these explanations are here, and there are many other videos and other help out there. Please stop making excuses if you want to improve on something in your life, but your math skills are holding you back. You can look at these blogs/videos now, and just know that they are do-able, and do-able for you!

     Okay, here is what you already can get/have gotten from the blog:
1. Solving for a Variable in 1 Step Equations

2. Solving for a Variable - Step 2 of Algebra Awareness

3. More Algebra - Combining Like Terms 

     Now we will take this a step further. Remember, it's another step. Do NOT try running before walking. Yes, it's a baby reference, and it's over-used, and I said it.  

     Here is what you will learn to solve; 2x - 1 + 3x = 19 and stuff like 7x + 4 = 2x - 6 + x .

Here are the steps: 

1. Combine like terms on both sides of the equal sign separately (Forgot how? click here)

2. Get all your numbers to one side of the equal sign and variables to the other side of the equal sign (Moving around an equal sign is when you do the opposite, same as Solving for a Variable - step 2)

3. Now get the variable by itself (If it's multiplied) (If it's divided) 

Try the practice problems in the video. You CAN do this! 

Video- Solving For a Variable - Multiple Steps - 

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