Question

How can you decide which operation to use to solve a two step equation

Answer 1

Always use the inverse (opposite) operation. Ex. is 2x+4=10.

First subtract 4, and then divide by 2.

actually reverse of order of operations to solve.

Answer 2

Always use the inverse (opposite) operation. Ex. is 2x+4=10.

First subtract 4, and then divide by 2.

actually reverse of order of operations to solve.