Solving One Step Addition and Subtraction Equations

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What does 'inverse' mean?

Back

Opposite

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Solve for w: w - 113 = 4

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w = 117

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What is the inverse operation of subtracting (-)?

Back

Adding (+)

Front

Solve for t: t - 17 = 6

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t = 23

Front

What is the inverse operation of adding (+)?

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Subtracting (-)

Front

What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal.

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What is the purpose of solving an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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

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If x + 5 = 12, what is x?

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x = 7

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If y - 8 = 3, what is y?

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y = 11