Substituting A Given Value For A Variable

Solution of 2

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Solution of 2

  • Make an equation that contains five instances of and has the solution 2. Set up the equation so the instances of are not all on the same side.
  • Check your answer by substituting 2 for each in your equation.
  • Check your answer by setting up a balance scale that represents your equation and substituting 2 for each x

INTERACTIVE: Balance Scale X