how to do two step equations with parentheses. We usually evaluate the inside of the parentheses first as we follow our order of operations. For example if we have.
3 - ¾x -6. Then well look at the two weird kinds of solutions. 3 x 4 1 2 x 3 4.
Youll need to distribute the coefficients in front of the parentheses.
Then you solve as before. 2 Cancel the variable on one side of the equation. If youre not comfortable with parentheses study up first. 4x 1 1 4x.