Reviewing Solving Equations

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Addition

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What is the first step to solve this equation: 11 - 3x = 44?

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Subtract 11 from both sides.

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Multiply both sides by -3.

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What is the first step in solving this equation: 5x + 7 = 12?

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Subtract 7.

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What is the first step to complete when solving this equation: 10 - 3y = 4?

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Subtract 10.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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Multiplication.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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Perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation.