Question

Using your own words, list the steps in the general strategy for solving linear equations.

Short answer

For solving the linear equation simplify each side of the equation as much as possible. Combine like terms. If there are fractions or decimals in the equation, multiply by the least common denominator to clear them .

Step-by-step solution

Step 1. Given Information 

In the given question using our own words, we have to list the steps in the general strategy for solving linear equations.

Step 2. General strategy for solving linear equations.

• Simplify each side of the equation as much as possible.
• Collect all the variable terms on one side of the equation.
• Collect all the constant terms on the other side of the equation.
• Make the coefficient of the variable term to equal to $1$.
• Check the solution.