Solving for a Variable
Multi-Step Equations
Example 5
Solve 
Step 1. Subtract 7 from both sides of the equation to isolate the variable.
Step 2. Divide both sides of the resulting equation by 
and simplify. *Remember: multiplying both sides by the reciprocal of the coefficient yields the same result as dividing by the coefficient. Choose the easiest method.
Step 3. Check the solution.
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