1. Literacy Research Memory Skill Practice Stretch!
Solve equations by using inverse operations to transform both sides of the equation
in the same way.
x and ÷
+ and -
Name at least five careers where you would need to use equations
(excluding teaching!)
Solve, equation, bracket, inverse
Skill Practice
1) Solve the 2-step equations
Stretch!
3x + 9 = 30
2p – 4 = 26
22 – 3a = 10
3b = 12
2 + y = 3
32 = 10
The sides of a rectangle are 4cm and 2x + 3 cm in length.
The area is 32cm2.
Find the value of x. 2 9
d - 2
2x + 3
2) Solve equations involving brackets 4
3(m + 2) = 15
8(n – 1) = 52