Solving One-Step Multiplication and Division Equations

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What is a one-step multiplication equation?

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A one-step multiplication equation is an equation that can be solved in one step by multiplying or dividing both sides by the same number.

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Solve the equation: 5p = 25

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p = 5

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What is a one-step division equation?

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A one-step division equation is an equation that can be solved in one step by dividing or multiplying both sides by the same number.

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Solve the equation: 8u = 40

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u = 5

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operation on both sides of the equation.

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Solve the equation: y/9 = 3

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y = 27

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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Solve the equation: 24 = 6c

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c = 4

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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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Solve the equation: 10 = w/3

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w = 30