Multiplying Equations by a Constant

What happens when you multiply both sides of an equation by a positive constant?

• The equation becomes negative.

• The equation becomes zero.

• The equation remains the same.

• The equation becomes undefined.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

If you multiply both sides of the equation 2x + 5 = 10 by 3, what is the new equation?

• 6x - 15 = 30

• 6x + 15 = 30

• 5x + 2 = 10

• 2x + 15 = 30

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

If you multiply both sides of the equation 4y - 7 = 21 by -2, what is the new equation?

• -8y + 14 = -42

• -8y + 14 = 42

• 8y - 14 = -42

• -8y - 14 = -42

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A

What is the result of multiplying both sides of the equation 3z = 9 by 0?

• 0

• 9

• 27

• 3

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

If you multiply both sides of the equation 6a + 2 = 14 by 0.5, what is the new equation?

• 2a + 0.5 = 7

• 6a + 2 = 7

• 3a + 1 = 14

• 3a + 1 = 7

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

What is the result of multiplying both sides of the equation 2b = 10 by -1?

• -2b = 5

• -2b = -10

• -2b = 10

• 2b = -10

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

When multiplying an equation by a constant, does the solution change?

• It depends

• No

• Sometimes

• Yes

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

If you multiply both sides of the equation 8c - 3 = 21 by 2, what is the new equation?

• 8c - 6 = 42

• 16c - 6 = 32

• 16c - 3 = 42

• 16c - 6 = 42

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

What is the result of multiplying both sides of the equation 5x = 15 by 2?

• 10x = 30

• 10x = 15

• 5x = 30

• 2x = 30

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

If you multiply both sides of the equation 7y + 3 = 24 by -1, what is the new equation?

• -7y - 3 = -24

• -7y + 3 = -24

• 7y - 3 = -24

• -7y - 3 = 24

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A