Final Answer:
* Inverse operations are
operations that
undo each other.
* An equation says that two things are
equal.
* Solving an equation is finding
the unknown (value) that meet the condition in an equation.
* The critical step to solve equations is to
undo operations that are being done to the
variable; that is, finding
the value of the variable.
How to find inverse operations:
- Addition ↔ Subtraction
- Subtraction ↔ Addition
- Multiplication ↔ Division
Recognizing Addition: examples like 5 + 3 = 8 → inverse is 8 − 3 = 5
Recognizing Subtraction: examples like 9 − 4 = 5 → inverse is 5 + 4 = 9
Recognizing Multiplication: examples like 6 × 2 = 12 → inverse is 12 ÷ 2 = 6
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of inverse operation worksheet.
