Question

question 3 of 10
use _______ to isolate the variable.
choose one option
a reciprocals
b subtraction
c an expression
d inverse operations

Explanation:

Inverse operations (e.g., addition/subtraction, multiplication/division) are the general method used to isolate a variable in equations by undoing the operations applied to the variable. Reciprocals and subtraction are specific types of inverse operations, while an expression is not an action used to isolate a variable.

Answer:

D. inverse operations