Solving a one step equation using multiplication

The video tutorial addresses common student difficulties with division in equations. It demonstrates solving equations using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, emphasizing the use of inverse operations. The instructor explains the multiplication property of equality to isolate variables and verify solutions, ensuring students understand the process of producing equivalent equations.

What operation should be performed on both sides of the equation x + 7 = 12 to solve for x?

• Add 7

• Subtract 7

• Multiply by 7

• Divide by 7

If you have the equation x - 7 = 12, what is the correct operation to isolate x?

• Divide by 7

• Subtract 7

• Add 7

• Multiply by 7

When solving the equation 7x = 12, which operation is necessary to find the value of x?

• Add 7

• Subtract 7

• Multiply by 7

• Divide by 7

What is the inverse operation of division when solving equations?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Subtraction

• Addition

In the equation x/7 = 12, what is the result of multiplying both sides by 7?

• x = 1

• x = 7

• x = 84

• x = 12