Solving Equations (3.3-3.5 Review)

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.5

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division

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CCSS.3.OA.C.7

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Using the 'opposite operation' to 'undo' and isolate the variable when solving an equation is more commonly called...

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Inverse operations

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to get 2x = 8.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the solution to the equation x - 5 = 10?

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x = 15.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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To 'undo' operations and isolate the variable.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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If you have the equation 4y = 20, what is the first step to solve for y?

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Divide both sides by 4 to get y = 5.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

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What does PEMDAS stand for?

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Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1