How to Solve One-Step Addition and Subtraction

Equations

Step One: Write the equation

Example: X + 69 = 117

Step Two: Isolate the variable by doing the inverse.

(Remember, the inverse means to do the opposite)

Example: X + 69 = 117
- 69 = - 69

Step Three: Cancel out.

Example: X + 69 = 117
- 69 = - 69

Step Four: Do the math.

Example: X + 69 = 117
- 69 = - 69
X = 48

Now try this one on your own. Show your work

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W – 24 = 90