Introduction to Solving Equations

Front

What is the INVERSE of multiplication?

Back

Division (/) is the inverse of multiplication.

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What is the INVERSE of subtraction?

Back

Addition (+) is the inverse of subtraction.

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To solve I _____________ on both sides: 3x = 9

Back

Divide by 3.

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To solve I _____________ on both sides: x - 7 = 5

Back

Add 7.

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To solve I _____________ on both sides: 5x = 25

Back

Divide by 5.

Front

What is the INVERSE of addition?

Back

Subtraction (-) is the inverse of addition.

Front

What operation do you use to isolate x in the equation x + 4 = 10?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides.

Front

What operation do you use to isolate x in the equation 2x = 8?

Back

Divide by 2.

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What is the first step to solve the equation x - 3 = 7?

Back

Add 3 to both sides.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 4x + 2 = 18?

Back

Subtract 2 from both sides.