Inverse Operations

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To undo addition, you should...

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Subtract.

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.5

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What is the first step to solve -4 - 3x = -10?

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Add 4 to both sides.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Front

To undo subtraction, you should...

Back

Add.

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.5

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What step comes first in solving the equation 4x - 2 = 10?

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Add 2 to both sides.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the SECOND step to solving 3x + 9 = 21?

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Divide both sides by 3.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is an inverse operation?

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An operation that reverses the effect of another operation.

Front

What operation undoes multiplication?

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Division.

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CCSS.3.OA.C.7

Front

What operation undoes division?

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Multiplication.

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CCSS.3.OA.C.7

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If you have the equation x + 5 = 12, what is the first step to solve for x?

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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In the equation 2x - 4 = 10, what is the first step to isolate x?

Back

Add 4 to both sides.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A