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whenever we solve an equation we want to get the unknown (x) alone on one side of the equals sign, but remember whatever we do to one sign of the equation, we have to do to the other. So lets start by ...

1 - We treat an inequality sign like an equals sign (unless we divide by a negative number).

2 - Rearrange the inequality to get all the ys on one side and all the numbers on the other si...

1 - First we need to get all the x values on one side and all the numbers on the otherside of the equals sign.

2 - We then need simplify the equation to get 1 x.

Solve 5x - ...

1 - We first need to find a common factor, something that is the same in both parts of the expression.

2 - Then we need to take this out of the expression by dividing both parts of the ex...

In questions concerning compound interest, interest is added to principle sum at the end of each year. Therefore, the interest increases each year as you are paying interest on...