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Solving Integer Equations

In this topic, we will learn to solve equations containing integers.

Topic: Add and Subtract to Solve Equations

  • Addition and subtraction are inverse operations

  • To undo addition of an integer x in an equation, subtract x from both the sides of the equation

  • To undo subtraction of an integer x in an equation, add x to both the sides of the equation

Topic: Multiply and Divide to Solve Equations

  • Multiplication and division are inverse operations

  • To undo multiplication of an integer x to a variable in an equation, divide both the sides of the equation by x

  • To undo division of an integer x to a variable in an equation, multiply both the sides of the equation by x

Topic: Applications of Integer Equations

  • To undo addition of an integer x in an equation, subtract x from both the sides of the equation

  • To undo subtraction of an integer x in an equation, add x to both the sides of the equation

  • To undo multiplication of an integer x to a variable in an equation, divide both the sides of the equation by x

  • To undo division of an integer x to a variable in an equation, multiply both the sides of the equation by x
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