Solving one-step equations and Inverse operations

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What is an inverse operation?

Back

An inverse operation is an operation that reverses the effect of another operation. For example, addition and subtraction are inverse operations, as are multiplication and division.

Front

What inverse operation is needed to solve the equation y / 7 = 14?

Back

Multiplication (to isolate y, multiply both sides by 7).

Front

Solve: 8 – x = 5

Back

x = 3.

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What inverse operation is needed to solve the equation p - 22 = 8?

Back

Addition (to isolate p, add 22 to both sides).

Front

What inverse operation is needed to solve the equation y - 45 = -67?

Back

Addition (to isolate y, add 45 to both sides).

Front

What inverse operation is needed to solve the equation a - 40 = 35?

Back

Addition (to isolate a, add 40 to both sides).

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation x + 5 = 12?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

Solve: 3x = 12

Back

x = 4.

Front

What inverse operation is needed to solve the equation 5y = 25?

Back

Division (to isolate y, divide both sides by 5).

Front

What is the solution to the equation 10 = z + 4?

Back

z = 6.