Question

What is the rule for solving any equation?

A. just look at it and it will be solved
B. always add the numbers
C. Do the inverse or opposite operations
D. the is no rule for solving equations

Answer 1

C) Do the inverse or opposite operations

Explanation:

Take for example the equation 4=2x. Because 2 is being multiplied by x, the only way for x to get by itself is to do the opposite operation; dividing both sides by 2 to get 2=x.