Solving One-Step Equations with Negatives

What is the first step in solving one-step equations with negatives?

• Add the same number to both sides

• Isolate the variable using inverse operations

• Multiply both sides by zero

• Subtract the same number from both sides

In the equation -6x = -36, what operation should be used to isolate x?

• Division

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

What is the solution to the equation -6x = -36?

• x = -36

• x = 36

• x = 6

• x = -6

How can you verify the solution to the equation -6x = -36?

• By multiplying both sides by 6

• By adding 6 to both sides

• By subtracting 6 from both sides

• By plugging the solution back into the original equation

In the equation 77 = -7e, what operation should be used to isolate e?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

What is the solution to the equation 77 = -7e?

• e = -77

• e = -11

• e = 11

• e = 77

What is the inverse operation of division?

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Division

• Addition

In the equation H/5 = -9, what operation should be used to isolate H?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

What is the solution to the equation H/5 = -9?

• H = -45

• H = 45

• H = -9

• H = 9

How can you verify the solution to the equation H/5 = -9?

• By adding 5 to both sides

• By subtracting 5 from both sides

• By dividing both sides by 5

• By plugging the solution back into the original equation