Multiply and Divide One Step Equations

x/5 = -4 x=?

• 20

• -20

• 9

• 1/20

x/-3 = -2 x=?

• 5

• 1

• 6

• -6

-7x = -21 x=?

• 3

• -14

• -3

• 12

x/-5 = 10 x=?

• -50

• 5

• -5

• 45

Solve the equation.

-8x = -48

Mathematical Equivalence

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What is the inverse of multiplication?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

What is the inverse of division?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

The variable, k, is being divided by 11. How should you show your work to isolate the variable?

• Divide both sides by 11

• Multiply both sides by 11.

• Add 11 to both sides.

• Subtract 11 to both sides.

Solve the equation:
x/3 = 4

• x = 12

• x = 1

• x = 16

• x = 3

Solve for x:

• 20

• 7

• 10

• 3