Solving Equations with Addition and Subtraction
Grade 6•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can solve equations by using addition or subtraction with positive and negative numbers, fractions, and decimals to find the value of the variable.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What does it mean to "isolate the variable" in an equation, and why is it important when solving for the variable's value?
2. Explain the concept of "inverse operations" and provide an example of an addition operation and its corresponding inverse operation.
3. Solve for x: x + 3.5 = 7.2
...and 4 more questions
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