Pre-Algebra Examples

$y - 2 = x - 2$

Step 1

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

Step 2

Rewrite the equation.

$x - 2 = y - 2$

Step 3

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

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Step 3.1

Subtract $y$ from both sides of the equation.

$x - 2 - y = - 2$

Step 3.2

Move $- 2$ .

$x - y - 2 = - 2$

Step 4

Move all terms not containing a variable to the right side of the equation.

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Step 4.1

Add $2$ to both sides of the equation.

$x - y = - 2 + 2$

Step 4.2

Add $- 2$ and $2$ .

$x - y = 0$

Step 5