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7-135.

For each equation below, solve for . Sometimes the easiest strategy is to use mental math.  

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    Isolate the variable.

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    What number do you need to divide both sides by to isolate the variable?

    What is divided by ?

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    Subtract from both sides to isolate .

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    Notice that both sides are divided by .