Inverse Operations
a + 2
-2
3(a + 5) = 21
a + 5 = 7
5r - 3 = 27
r = 6
3(7 + h) = 42
h = 7
What is Mrs. Hackett's first name?
b - 8
+8
6(n - 1)=18
n - 1 = 3
7 + 2m = 17
m = 5
2(n + 4)=24
n = 8
What is Mrs. Hackett's favorite color?
Light Pink
4n
/4
8(c - 2)=24
c - 2 = 3
5y - 10 = 25
y = 7
3(h - 2) = 9
h = 5
Does Mrs. Hackett have a twin sister?
Yes!
b/8
x8
2(d + 9) = 40
d + 9 = 20
h/3 - 4 = 7
h = 33
5(n - 3)=10
n=7
Brooks
4(v+3) = 40
/4, then -3
7(a + 6) = 56
a + 6 = 8
j = 8
9(k + 7)=72
k=1
How old his Mrs. Hackett's baby?
6 months