Solve One-Step (+/-) Equations

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What must you do to both sides of an equation when solving one-step equations?

Back

You must do the SAME thing to the other side.

Front

What is the goal when solving for a variable in an equation?

Back

To get the variable by itself.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation V + 23 = 45?

Back

Subtract 23 from both sides.

Front

What is the value of V in the equation V + 23 = 45?

Back

V = 22.

Front

How do you solve the equation x + 12 = 20?

Back

Subtract 12 from both sides.

Front

What is the value of x in the equation x + 12 = 20?

Back

x = 8.

Front

What type of operation is used to solve one-step equations?

Back

Inverse operation.

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division.