Solving Equations (Inverse Operations).

Front

Solve the equation: 10 - 3y = 4

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Front

What is the inverse operation of division?

Back

multiplication

Front

Solve the equation: 4z = 20

Back

5

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

subtraction

Front

Solve the equation: 8 - y = 3

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5

Front

What is the purpose of inverse operations in solving equations?

Back

To isolate the variable and find its value.

Front

If you have the equation x + 7 = 12, what is the first step to solve for x?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides.

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

addition

Front

Solve the equation: 5x = 25

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5

Front

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

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