How can you use an inverse operation to solve an equation?

To solve an equation using inverse operations, you apply operations that "undo" the effects of the current operations in the equation. For example, if the equation involves addition, you subtract the same number from both sides; if it involves multiplication, you divide both sides by the same number. This process isolates the variable, allowing you to find its value. By systematically applying inverse operations, you maintain the equality of the equation while simplifying it.