One-Step Equations and Inverse Operations

Front

What is the inverse operation for multiplication?

Back

Division

Front

Solve for x: x + 12 = 20

Back

x = 8

Front

What is the inverse operation needed to solve for p in the equation 765 = p - 254?

Back

Addition

Front

Solve for x: x - 32 = 49

Back

x = 81

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition

Front

What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

Front

What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

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

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation x + 5 = 12?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 3x = 12?

Back

x = 4

Front

What is the inverse operation for addition?

Back

Subtraction