Solving Equations with One Variable Using Additive and Multiplicative Inverses

Solving Equations with One Variable Using Additive and Multiplicative Inverses

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Social Studies

1st - 6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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This lesson teaches how to solve equations with one variable using additive and multiplicative inverses. It begins with a review of what solutions to equations are, followed by an explanation of additive and multiplicative inverses. The lesson then provides step-by-step instructions on solving equations using these inverses, with example problems to illustrate the process. The lesson concludes with a summary of the key concepts covered.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the solution to the equation x + 2 = 3?

x = 2

x = 3

x = 1

x = 0

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following pairs are additive inverses?

3 and 3

2 and 1/2

5 and -5

4 and 4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the multiplicative inverse of 7?

7

1/7

0

-7

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the equation 3x + 6 + 4x = 13, what is the first step to solve for x?

Multiply by 1/7

Subtract 6 from both sides

Combine like terms

Add 6 to both sides

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After solving 3 - 5x = 18, what is the value of x?

x = -5

x = -3

x = 5

x = 3

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