Language:
Remove Number in Front of x
You’ve learned how to get rid of a term on one side of an equation. But what do you do when you’re left with a number—known as a coefficient—in front of ? We’ll take a look at this situation below.
Rule
Removing a Coefficient in Front of a Variable
- 1.
- Move all the terms containing only numbers over to one side. Remember to change signs.
- 2.
- Move all terms containing the variable—, for example—to the other side. Remember to change signs.
- 3.
- Simplify both sides.
- 4.
- Divide both sides by the number in front of , known as its coefficient.
Let’s take a look at an example and see what this looks like:
Example 1
