Solving a one step equation using multiplication

The video tutorial explains how to solve a simple equation by using inverse operations to isolate the variable. It demonstrates the process of multiplying both sides of an equation to solve for the variable and verifies the solution by substituting it back into the original equation. The tutorial also addresses common mistakes students make when solving such equations.

What is the inverse operation of division when solving equations?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

If 14 equals a number divided by two, what is the number?

• 56

• 14

• 28

• 7

What operation should be performed on both sides of the equation to solve for a variable being divided by two?

• Add two

• Multiply by two

• Subtract two

• Divide by two

What is the result of multiplying a number by one?

• Two

• Zero

• The number divided by two

• The number itself

How can you verify the solution of an equation?

• By multiplying the solution by two

• By dividing the solution by two

• By substituting the solution back into the original equation

• By guessing