Collect the variable terms to the variable side, using the Addition or Subtraction Property of Equality. Collect the constants to the other side, using the Addition or Subtraction Property of Equality...Collect the variable terms to the variable side, using the Addition or Subtraction Property of Equality. Collect the constants to the other side, using the Addition or Subtraction Property of Equality. Make the coefficient of the variable 1, using the Multiplication or Division Property of Equality. Collect all the constant terms to the other side of the equation. Substitute the solution into the original equation to make sure the result is a true statement.