Algebraic Equations with Addition and

Subtraction
Concept: Finding the value of a variable in an
equation using addition and subtraction.
Vocabulary: Steps to
Solve:
• Inverse Operation: the Ex: y-3=8
opposite operation. Multiplication 1) Using the inverse
operation,
to division and addition to subtraction. add or subtract
the constant
with itself to
isolate the variable.
• Variable: an unknown value a. y-
3+3=8
represented by a symbol or letter. b. y = 8
2) Because of the
properties of
• Constant: a value or number equality, add or
subtract the
being added or subtracted that same constant
to the other side
isn’t with a variable. of the equation.
a. y = 8+3
b. y = 11

Real World Connection: Multiple

Choice Problem:
Sarah buys a box of donuts. Solve y- 6=9
She eats 6 of the donuts, which a. x = 3
leaves 9 donuts in the box. How b. x = 15
many donuts were originally in c. x = 6
the box? d. x = 4
y – 6= 9
Answer: b