One Step Equation Through Inverse Operation

If a one-step equation includes addition, should you expect to solve it by using addition? Why or why not?

• Yes, because addition is always used in one-step equations.

• No, because you should use the inverse operation, which is subtraction.

• Yes, because addition simplifies the equation.

• No, because multiplication is the correct operation.

What is the INVERSE operation?

x + 6 = 15

• add

• subtract

• multiply

• divide

What is the inverse operation?

• add

• subtract

• multiply

• divide

What IS an INVERSE operation....

• The same operation

• The opposite operation

• What you do to one side, you do to the other

• Canceling Out

What is a one-step equation?

• An equation with one correct answer.

• An equation containing a negative number.

• An equation requiring only one inverse operation to solve.

• None of the above

Which of the following is a one step equation?

• -3

• 4x = 20

• 2x - 5 = 19

• x

What is the first step in solving the equation 3x+6=36?

• Add 6 to both sides.

• Subtract 6 from both sides.

• Multiply both sides by 3.

How many solutions does the equation -3(2x+5)=-15 have?

• No solution

• One solution

• Infinite solutions