6th Grade One Step Equations & Inequalities & PEMDAS Review

What is the inverse (opposite) operation for the expression x - 3?

• addition

• subtraction

• multiplication

• division

How can you solve for the variable in x - 3 = 7?

• add 3 to the left side

• subtract 3 from the left side

• add 7 to the left side

• subtract 7 from the left side

When you solve for the variable, what must you do to keep the equation balanced?

x - 3 = 7

• Add 3 to 7

• Subtract 3 from 7

• Add 7 to x

• Subtract 7 from x

Solve x + 5 = 15

Remember to practice writing out the steps even if it is easy.

x = _____

Solve x - 9 = 8

Remember to practice writing out the steps even if it is easy.

x = _____

x + 5 > 7

• x > -2
• x > 2
• x > 12
• x > -12

8x < 48

• x < -6
• x > -6
• x < 6
• x > 6

Pick the correct inequality.

• A
• B
• C
• D

Does the given value make the inequality true?  x + 9 > 21, when x = 15

• True
• Not True

When do we FLIP the inequality symbol?

• when multiplying or dividing by a NEGATIVE

• when adding and subtracting a NEGATIVE

• we never switch the inequality

• When there is a negative in the problem