Solve for X, by manipulating equation, making sure to do the same to each side at every step: 2X = (X+10) x 10 - (X-10) x 10 [divide both sides by 10] 0.2X = (X+10) - (X-10) [simplify right-hand side] 0.2X = 20 [divide both sides by 0.2] X = 100 Finally check this value of X gives the correct result in the original equation: LHS = 200 RHS = (110) x 10 - (90) x 10 = 200