Solving One-Step Equations

What is the first step in solving one-step multiplication equations with negatives?

• Add a constant to both sides

• Use the inverse operation

• Subtract a constant from both sides

• Multiply both sides by zero

In the equation -6x = -36, what operation should be used to isolate x?

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Division

What is the result of dividing a negative number by another negative number?

• Zero

• A positive number

• Undefined

• A negative number

After isolating x in the equation -6x = -36, what is the value of x?

• 36

• -6

• -36

• 6

In the equation 77 = -7e, what operation is used to isolate e?

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Division

• Subtraction

What is the value of e in the equation 77 = -7e?

• 11

• -11

• 7

• -7

What is the result of multiplying two negative numbers?

• Undefined

• Zero

• A positive number

• A negative number

How can you verify the solution of a one-step equation?

• By substituting the solution back into the original equation

• By checking with a calculator

• By guessing

• By asking a friend

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

• Exponentiation

• Division

• Subtraction

• Addition

What should be done to both sides of an equation to maintain balance?

• Subtract the same number

• Multiply by zero

• Add the same number

• Perform the same operation