Solving One Step Equations Using Multiplication and Division

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What is a one-step equation?

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A one-step equation is an algebraic equation that can be solved in a single operation, either by addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you solve an equation using multiplication?

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To solve an equation using multiplication, you isolate the variable by dividing both sides of the equation by the coefficient of the variable.

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How do you solve an equation using division?

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To solve an equation using division, you isolate the variable by multiplying both sides of the equation by the reciprocal of the coefficient of the variable.

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What is the solution to the equation 9.6 = 1.2y?

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y = 8

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What is the solution to the equation 3j = -36?

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j = -12

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What is the solution to the equation 24 = -6k?

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k = -4

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What is the solution to the equation 4b = 24?

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b = 6

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What is the solution to the equation -7n = 35?

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n = -5

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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Isolating a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side of the equation by itself.

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What is the coefficient in the equation 3j = -36?

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The coefficient is 3, which is the number multiplied by the variable j.