Solving Equations Using Addition or Subtraction

Inverse operations are two operations that undo each other, such as addition and subtraction. When you perform the same inverse operation on each side of an equation, you obtain an equivalent equation.

Equivalent equations have the same solution.

Subtraction Property of Equality: Subtracting the same number from each side of an equation produces an equivalent equation.

Learn more about solving equations using addition or subtraction by reading the explanation below.

Practice: Answer the following exercises about solving equations using addition or subtraction.

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