Solving One-Step Equations Objective: Use inverse operations to solve equations.
Overview Today, we will look at a different format to solving equations. Both methods use inverse operations. The format is the difference between the methods.
Solving Equations Using Inverse Operations Example 1 Solve each equation using the inverse operations. a.k – 18 = 13
Solving Equations Using Inverse Operations Example 1 Solve each equation using the inverse operations. a.k – 18 = 13 k = Write a related addition sentence.
Solving Equations Using Inverse Operations Example 1 Solve each equation using the inverse operations. a.k – 18 = 13 k = Write a related addition sentence. k = 31
Solving Equations Using Inverse Operations Example 1 Solve each equation using the inverse operations. b.20 + x = 32
Solving Equations Using Inverse Operations Example 1 Solve each equation using the inverse operations. b.20 + x = 32 x = 32 – 20 Write a related subtraction sentence.
Solving Equations Using Inverse Operations Example 1 Solve each equation using the inverse operations. b.20 + x = 32 x = 32 – 20 Write a related subtraction sentence. x = 12
Solving Equations Using Inverse Operations Example 1 Solve each equation using the inverse operations. n/6 = 18
Solving Equations Using Inverse Operations Example 1 Solve each equation using the inverse operations. c.n/6 = 18 n = 18 * 6 Write a related multiplication sentence.
Solving Equations Using Inverse Operations Example 1 Solve each equation using the inverse operations. c.n/6 = 18 n = 18 * 6 Write a related multiplication sentence. n = 108
Solving Equations Using Inverse Operations Example 1 Solve each equation using the inverse operations. d.2m = 54
Solving Equations Using Inverse Operations Example 1 Solve each equation using the inverse operations. d.2m = 54 m = 54/2 Write a related division sentence.
Solving Equations Using Inverse Operations Example 1 Solve each equation using the inverse operations. d.2m = 54 m = 54/2 Write a related division sentence. m = 27
Solving Equations Using Inverse Operations Example 2 A number decreased by sixteen is 31. Find the number. Let n represent the number. Translate the words into an equation using the variable. A number decreased by 16 is 31
Solving Equations Using Inverse Operations Example 2 A number decreased by sixteen is 31. Find the number. Let n represent the number. Translate the words into an equation using the variable. A number decreased by 16 is 31 n – 16 = 31
Solving Equations Using Inverse Operations Example 2 A number decreased by sixteen is 31. Find the number. Let n represent the number. Translate the words into an equation using the variable. A number decreased by 16 is 31 n – 16 = 31 n = Write a related addition sentence.
Solving Equations Using Inverse Operations Example 2 A number decreased by sixteen is 31. Find the number. Let n represent the number. Translate the words into an equation using the variable. A number decreased by 16 is 31 n – 16 = 31 n = Write a related addition sentence. n = 47 The number is 47.
Solving Equations Using Inverse Operations Example 2 A number decreased by sixteen is 31. Find the number. Let n represent the number. Translate the words into an equation using the variable. A number decreased by 16 is 31 n – 16 = 31 n = Write a related addition sentence. n = 47 The number is 47. Check: Since 47 – 16 = 31, the solution is correct.