Pre-Algebra Examples

$- 6 x + (y + x) = 8$

Step 1

The standard form of a linear equation is $A x + B y = C$ .

Step 2

Simplify the left side.

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Step 2.1

Add $- 6 x$ and $x$ .

$- 5 x + y = 8$

Step 3

Rewrite the equation.

$8 = - 5 x + y$

Step 4

Move all terms containing variables to the left side of the equation.

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Step 4.1

Add $5 x$ to both sides of the equation.

$8 + 5 x = y$

Step 4.2

Subtract $y$ from both sides of the equation.

$8 + 5 x - y = 0$

Step 4.3

Move $8$ .

$5 x - y + 8 = 0$

Step 5

Subtract $8$ from both sides of the equation.

$5 x - y = - 8$

Step 6