This document discusses opposite operations in mathematics. It notes that the opposite of subtraction is addition, the opposite of addition is subtraction, the opposite of multiplication is division, and the opposite of division is multiplication. It provides steps for solving problems using opposite operations, which include distributing first if there are parentheses, combining like terms, then using opposite operations with addition/subtraction before division/multiplication.

1. Created by G Simpson
11/5/2013

2. You always use opposite operations.
▪ The opposite of subtraction is addition.
▪ The opposite of addition is subtraction.
▪ The opposite of multiplication is division.
▪ The opposite of division is multiplication.
▪ If there are parentheses, distribute before using opposite operations.
▪ If there are like terms, combine them before using opposite
operations.

6. Let’s review the steps
▪ Distribute first if there are parentheses.
▪ Combine like terms if there are any.
▪ Use opposite operations.
▪ Addition or subtraction first.
▪ Division or multiplication last.
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