Solving One Step Equations with Reciprocals

Multiply both sides by the reciprocal of 4/7

Add 4/7 to both sides

Subtract 4/7 from both sides

Multiply both sides by 4/7

4/7

1/7

7/4

1/4

x = 7

x = 12

x = 21

x = 28

Divide both sides by -4

Subtract -4 from both sides

Add -4 to both sides

Multiply both sides by -4

x = 9

x = -9

x = 36

x = -36

8/7

7/8

1/8

1/7

x = -36/7

x = 36/7

x = 9/7

x = -9/7

-9/8

8/9

1/9

1/8

x = -72

x = 64

x = 72

x = -64

Substitute 72 for x and check if the left side equals -64

Substitute 72 for x and check if the left side equals 64

Substitute -72 for x and check if the left side equals -64

Substitute -72 for x and check if the left side equals 64