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Steps involved in solving a multi-step equation.
\To solve a linear equation, first isolate the variable term and then solve for the variable.
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from each side and then divide each side by ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=d1622611fc88fa0fbe88f093bcb90f93.png\")
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In order to solve the equation , first subtract from each side and then divide each side by .