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 a division equation?

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To solve for an unknown in a division equation, you can multiply both sides of the equation by the divisor. For example, if the equation is n = a ÷ b, then the unknown a can be found using a = n x b.

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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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If 4 x k = 24, what is the value of k?

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

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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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How do you find the value of n in the equation 8 ÷ 2 = n?

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To find the value of n, perform the division: n = 8 ÷ 2, which gives n = 4.

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What is the value of m in the equation m x 4 = 16?

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The value of m is 4, because 4 x 4 = 16.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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The inverse operation of division is multiplication.

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How can you check your solution after solving for an unknown?

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