Integers
The first step for solving x + 2 = 9
Subtract 2 from both sides
10 + (-12)
-2
What is the sign of the answer when multiplying or dividing two negative integers?
Positive
The first step for solving 5x = 7
Divide both sides by 5
-20 - (-12)?
-8
The first step for solving n÷5 = 1
Multiply both sides by 5
The first step for solving x - 3 = 8
Add 3 to both sides
The easiest first step for solving 4x - 1 = 8
Add 1 to both sides