Solving Equations Using Multiplication or Division

The video tutorial covers solving one-step equations using multiplication and division, emphasizing the use of inverse operations. It explains key concepts like equations, coefficients, and properties of equality. The tutorial also demonstrates solving equations using reciprocals and provides examples to reinforce understanding. Students are encouraged to practice and verify their solutions.

What is a coefficient in an equation?

• A number added to a variable

• A number multiplied by a variable

• A number subtracted from a variable

• A number divided by a variable

Which operation is the inverse of multiplication?

• Subtraction

• Exponentiation

• Addition

• Division

If 5x = 20, what is the value of x?

• 2

• 4

• 5

• 10

What does the multiplication property of equality state?

• Dividing the same number from both sides keeps the equation equal

• Multiplying the same number to both sides keeps the equation equal

• Subtracting the same number from both sides keeps the equation equal

• Adding the same number to both sides keeps the equation equal

How do you solve x/8 = -3 for x?

• Multiply both sides by 8

• Multiply both sides by 3

• Divide both sides by 8

• Add 8 to both sides

What is the division property of equality?

• Multiplying the same number to both sides keeps the equation equal

• Adding the same number to both sides keeps the equation equal

• Subtracting the same number from both sides keeps the equation equal

• Dividing the same number from both sides keeps the equation equal

If -7x = 28, what is the value of x?

• -7

• 4

• -4

• 7

What is the reciprocal of 3?

• 3/1

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 2/3

How do you solve an equation using a reciprocal?

• Add the reciprocal to both sides

• Subtract the reciprocal from both sides

• Divide both sides by the reciprocal

• Multiply both sides by the reciprocal

If 2/3x = 16, what is the value of x?

• 8

• 12

• 32

• 24