Solving Subtraction Equations Using Inverse Operations (Example)

Solving Subtraction Equations Using Inverse Operations (Example)

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

4th - 6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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The video tutorial explains how to solve the equation m - 8 = 3 by isolating the variable M. The process involves adding 8 to both sides of the equation to cancel out the minus 8, leaving M alone on one side. The final solution is m = 11.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the initial equation presented in the video?

m / 8 = 3

m + 8 = 3

m - 8 = 3

m * 8 = 3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step to isolate the variable M in the equation?

Multiply both sides by 8

Subtract 8 from both sides

Add 8 to both sides

Divide both sides by 8

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do we add 8 to both sides of the equation?

To balance the equation

To make the equation more complex

To eliminate the variable M

To simplify the equation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the minus 8 and plus 8 in the equation?

They add up to 16

They cancel each other out

They remain unchanged

They multiply to 64

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final value of M after solving the equation?

M = 11

M = 3

M = 8

M = 0

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