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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §2.3 Solve Equations with Variables and Constants on Both Sides · Exercise 57 · Algebra · Inequalities

Solve Equations with Variables and Constants on Both Sides · Exercise 57

When solving an equation with variables on both sides, why is it usually better to choose the side with the larger coefficient of $x$ to be the “variable” side?

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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §2.3 Solve Equations with Variables and Constants on Both Sides · Exercise 57

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