02.01 One-Variable Equations Essential Questions How can we create equations in one variable and use them to solve problems? How can we solve linear equations in one variable? KEEP IT ___________________. The goal is to figure out how much each x weight weighs. You do this by getting one x on one side and its value on the other side. STEPS TO SOLVING AN EQUATION Simplify each side of the __________________. Get the __________________ on one side of the ___________________. Get the _____________ by ___________________. (Solve for the variable) ___________ your solution. Follow along on page 3, Example 1. ?2(x + 1) = 5x + 4 ? x Simplify each side of the equation. Get the variable on one side of the equation.