Writing Subtraction Equations
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What type of equations involve using the subtraction operation?

  • Addition equations
  • Subtraction equations (correct)
  • Division equations
  • Multiplication equations
  • What is needed to write a subtraction equation?

  • Things that are being divided
  • Things that are being added
  • Things that are being multiplied
  • Things that are being subtracted (correct)
  • In x - 4 = 16, what does the '4' represent?

  • The original price
  • The total cost
  • The discount amount (correct)
  • The final amount paid
  • What operation is needed to isolate the variable in x - 4 = 16?

    <p>Addition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does x represent in the equation x - 4 = 16?

    <p>The original cost of the item</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the solution to the equation x - 20 = 12?

    <p>x = 32</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the equation 31 - x = 19, why is subtraction used to detach the number 31 from the variable?

    <p>Because the 31 is being added to the variable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct method to isolate x in the equation -x = -12?

    <p>Divide by a negative number.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If x - 4 + 4 = 16 + 4, what is the value of x?

    <p>20</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the equation x - 20 = 12, why do we add 20 to both sides?

    <p>To keep the equation balanced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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