inverse arithmetic
四則逆算
What this method solves
Solving for a missing value in an equation with attention to operation order and decimal-fraction conversion.
How to use it
- 01
Locate the blank and identify the outermost operation.
- 02
Undo operations one layer at a time and normalize fractions and decimals along the way.
- 03
Substitute the result back and check signs, parentheses, and magnitude.
While answering
Handle complex expressions one layer at a time; mental shortcuts often lose signs or parentheses.
