Introduction to Solving Equations

Front

What is an inverse operation?

Back

An operation that undoes another.

Front

What is the inverse operation for addition?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

What is the inverse operation for subtraction?

Back

Addition.

Front

What is the inverse operation for multiplication?

Back

Division.

Front

What is the inverse operation for division?

Back

Multiplication.

Front

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

Back

To isolate the variable and find its value.

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 first step to solve for x?

Back

Divide both sides by 3.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

In the equation x - 4 = 10, what operation would you use to solve for x?

Back

Add 4 to both sides.