Solving 1-Variable Equations Using Inverse Operations

To solve the equation x + 7 = 15, you subtract 7 from both sides.

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To solve the equation x - 3 = 9, you add 3 to both sides.

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The inverse of multiplication is addition.

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To solve 5x = 30, you divide both sides by 5.

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To solve x ÷ 4 = 6, you multiply both sides by 4.

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Inverse operations help you isolate the variable in an equation.

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To solve x + 8 = 20, you add 8 to both sides.

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When solving equations, you must do the same thing to both sides to keep the equation balanced.

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To solve x + 2 = 5, you divide both sides by 2 again.

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Solving an equation is like undoing what was done to the variable.

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