Question

A little help? Easy question! :) Please
Explain how opposites are applied when solving one-step equations. How do you know what to use to solve a one-step equation?

Answer 1

give an example of what you're talking about..........

Answer 2

like this type of thing:
x - 15 = 32

Answer 3

okay, now what do you mean by 'opposites'?

Answer 4

like if u need to find the answer in an equation of subtraction u add (the opposite of subtracting)

Answer 5

if u cant answer this question its fine @ primeralph

Answer 6

Ok so say the equation is
2x+20=30
So since you are adding on the left and you wanna get all the like terms together you would subtract 20 on both sides.

Answer 7

So say there is a subtraction sign u wanna do the opposite to get all the like terms together. does this help any? @GabiMB

Answer 8

@GabiMB I can answer it, I just don't want to end up confusing you the more.
All you simply do is to try to isolate the variable you are trying to solve by moving it's components over.

Answer 9

lol

Answer 10

@Luis_Rivera yeah, I felt like an idiot........

Answer 11

Thing is, the problem is too easy to explain that it seems hard to describe.

Answer 12

It doesn't seem like it's a hard problem i jus wanna kno if i explained it right so i am feelin like an idiot

Answer 13

Example: x - 12 = 50

Step 1. do the opposite of subtraction which is addition ( With the two numbers you see)

Step 2. you got an answer it should be 62 but now lets check your work take 62 and subtract it with 12 what you get will be 50

Step 3. Now you got the answer X = 62

Answer 14

to sum it up what you guys meant to say is, the opposite of a number is its negative, and if its a rational number( meanin a fraction) is its negative reciprocal

Answer 15

The answer you are looking for is 47, Because 37 + 15 = 47. ( 47 - 15 = 37)

Answer 16

:P i put 37
Sorry about that

Answer 17

32*