Solving Equations with Addition or Subtraction Medina1
Definition 2 Addition/Subtraction– inverse operations Solve: get the letter by itself opposites variable
Steps Medina3 1.Use the inverse operation of addition or subtraction on both sides of the equation 2. Check answer “You know you are done solving when there is a positive 1 in front of the variable.” coefficient
Solving Equations with Algorithm Medina4 To Solve: Original problem Add 4 to both sides Check answer
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Solving Equations with Algorithm Medina6 To Solve: Original problem Subtract 4 from both sides Check answer Add the opposite
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Solving Equations with Algorithm Medina 8 To Solve: Original problem Subtract ¾ from both sides Check answer
Solving Equations with Algorithm Medina 9 Check: