Inverse Operations

Front

What is an inverse operation?

Back

An inverse operation is a mathematical operation that reverses the effect of another operation. For example, addition and subtraction are inverse operations.

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division.

Front

What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

Front

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

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

If 3x = 15, what is the value of x?

Back

5.

Front

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

Back

To isolate the variable and find its value.

Front

If y - 7 = 10, what is the value of y?

Back

17.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 4 = 12?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides.

Front

If 5 + z = 20, what is the value of z?

Back

15.