Question

first, i learned that an equation is like a balance scale. one side of the equal sign has to be equal to the other side. if we add or subtract a number on one side of the equation, then we have to add or subtract the same number on the other side of the equation. if we divide or multiply on one side of the equal sign, we also need to divide or multiply by the same number on the other side. i learned that inverse operations help us \undo\ whatever operation is already there. i learned will add 3 to both sides of the equation. so, if i have x - 3 = 5, this will give me my final answer of

Explanation:

Step1: Fill first blank (balance rule)

The blank requires the term for identical number operations on both sides: same

Step2: Fill second blank (undo operation name)

The blank requires the term for opposite operations: inverse

Step3: Fill third blank (undo subtraction)

To undo $x-3=5$, add 3 to both sides: add

Step4: Solve for $x$

$x - 3 + 3 = 5 + 3$
$x = 8$

Answer:

1. same
2. inverse
3. add
4. 8