Multiplication and Division Unknowns #1

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What is the formula to solve for an unknown in multiplication?

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To solve for an unknown in multiplication, you can rearrange the equation to isolate the variable. For example, if the equation is a = b x c, then the unknown (b) can be found using b = a ÷ c.

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How do you solve for an unknown in division?

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To solve for an unknown in division, you can rearrange the equation to isolate the variable. For example, if the equation is a ÷ b = c, then the unknown (b) can be found using b = a ÷ c.

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What is the value of p in the equation 8 = p x 8?

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The value of p is 1, because 8 = 1 x 8.

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What is the value of g in the equation 16 = 8 x g?

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The value of g is 2, because 16 = 8 x 2.

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What is the value of j in the equation 18 = j x 6?

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The value of j is 3, because 18 = 3 x 6.

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What is the value of n in the equation 8 ÷ 2 = n?

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The value of n is 4, because 8 ÷ 2 = 4.

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What is the value of k in the equation 4 x k = 24?

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The value of k is 6, because 4 x 6 = 24.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. This means that if you multiply a number by another number, you can divide the result by one of those numbers to get back to the original number.

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How can you check your solution for an unknown in multiplication?

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You can check your solution by substituting the value of the unknown back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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How can you check your solution for an unknown in division?

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You can check your solution by substituting the value of the unknown back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.