GRADE 6 · MATHEMATICS · TOPIC 8

One-Step Equations

Apply inverse operations to keep both sides equal.

CONCEPT EXPLAINED

Understand the concept

Apply inverse operations to keep both sides equal.

SOLVED EXAMPLE

x + 7 = 19

  1. Step 1: Subtract 7 from both sides.

Final answer: x = 12

PRACTISE YOURSELF

4x = 28

Show the answer

x = 7

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