Solving One Step Equations: Multiply & Divide

This video tutorial covers solving one-step equations using multiplication and division. It explains the concept of using opposite operations to isolate the variable. The video includes four examples: solving 3x = 6 by dividing both sides by 3, solving x/2 = 8 by multiplying both sides by 2, solving x/4 = -2 by multiplying both sides by 4, and solving equations with negative coefficients. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the operations involved and handling negative numbers.

What is the goal when solving one-step equations?

• To get the variable by itself

• To multiply all terms

• To add all terms

• To subtract all terms

What is the opposite operation of multiplication?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

In the equation 3x = 6, what operation should be performed to isolate x?

• Subtract 3 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 3

• Divide both sides by 3

• Add 3 to both sides

What is the value of x in the equation 3x = 6?

• 4

• 2

• 1

• 3

In the equation x/2 = 8, what operation should be performed to isolate x?

• Subtract 2 from both sides

• Add 2 to both sides

• Divide both sides by 2

• Multiply both sides by 2

What is the value of x in the equation x/2 = 8?

• 16

• 17

• 15

• 14

In the equation x/4 = -2, what operation should be performed to isolate x?

• Add 4 to both sides

• Multiply both sides by 4

• Divide both sides by 4

• Subtract 4 from both sides

What is the value of x in the equation x/4 = -2?

• -9

• -6

• -8

• -7

In the equation -3x = 9, what operation should be performed to isolate x?

• Multiply both sides by -3

• Divide both sides by -3

• Add 3 to both sides

• Subtract 3 from both sides

What is the value of x in the equation -3x = 9?

• -3

• 3

• -2

• 2