To solve a one-step equation, do the inverse of whatever operation is being done to the variable. Because it is an equation, what is done to one side of the equation must be done to the other side of the equation.
Solve an addition equation
by subtraction
.
Solve a subtraction equation
by addition.
Solve a multiplication equation
by division.
Solve a division equation
by multiplication.
Select the correct step to solve these equations.
divide both sides by 4
multiply both sides by 4
divide both sides by 3
multiply both sides by 3
add 4 to both sides
subtract 4 from both sides
add 6 to both sides
subtract 6 from both sides
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