The document provides instructions on solving three equations that are equivalent to each other. It tells the reader to first solve equation 1 as 4x - 10 = 18, resulting in x = 7. It then explains that equations 2 and 3 are the same equation through same side combining of like terms or distributing and combining terms, resulting in 4x - 10 = 18 both times.

1. Distribute Then Solve!
Same Side Combine!

2. Write down these three equations:
1. 4x – 10 = 18
2. 6x – 10 – 2x = 18
3. 2(2x – 5) = 18

3.  First, solve Equation #1.
4x – 10 = 18
+ 10 + 10
4x = 28
4x = 28
4 4
x=7

4. Equation #2 Equation #3
6x – 10 – 2x = 18 2(2x – 5) = 18
First, combine like First, distribute.
terms.
2(2x) – 2(5) = 4x – 10, so
6x – 2x = 4x, so
4x – 10 = 18
4x – 10 = 18
It’s the same equation! It’s the same equation!

5. When there are two When there is a
variables on the number outside
same side: parentheses:
SAME SIDE DISTRIBUTE
COMBINE! THEN
SOLVE!