How to solve a one step equation by the multiplication property of equality

The video tutorial explains how to solve one-step equations using the multiplication property of equality. It demonstrates solving the equation X/4 = 9 by isolating X through multiplication. The tutorial also covers how division and multiplication operations cancel each other out and presents alternative forms of the equation, emphasizing the use of reciprocals.

What does the multiplication property of equality state?

• Adding the same number to both sides of an equation keeps it balanced.

• Multiplying the same number on both sides of an equation keeps it balanced.

• Subtracting the same number from both sides of an equation keeps it balanced.

• Dividing the same number on both sides of an equation keeps it balanced.

In the equation X/4 = 9, what operation is needed to isolate X?

• Divide both sides by 4

• Multiply both sides by 4

• Subtract 4 from both sides

• Add 4 to both sides

What is the result of multiplying 9 by 4 in the equation X/4 = 9?

• 18

• 45

• 36

• 27

How can the equation X/4 = 9 be rewritten using fractions?

• 9 * X = 4

• X/9 = 4

• 4 * X = 9

• 1/4 * X = 9

What is the reciprocal of 1/4?

• 1/2

• 1

• 4

• 1/4