One Step Equations (add/subtract)

Front

What is the inverse operation of division?

Back

Multiplication

Front

x + 12 = 20. What is x?

Back

x = 8

Front

What is the inverse operation for addition?

Back

Subtraction

Front

What is the inverse operation for subtraction?

Back

Addition

Front

45 = w - 30. What is w?

Back

w = 75

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 a variable in mathematics?

Back

A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

Front

What is the purpose of using inverse operations?

Back

To isolate the variable and solve the equation.

Front

If 10 + x = 15, what is x?

Back

x = 5