Solving Multiplication Equations Using Inverse Operations

The video tutorial explains the concept of inverse operations, focusing on how subtraction is the inverse of addition and division is the inverse of multiplication. It demonstrates using division to undo multiplication through examples, such as solving equations with variables. The tutorial emphasizes maintaining balance in equations by applying inverse operations to both sides. It concludes by verifying solutions through substitution, ensuring the correctness of the solution. The lesson aims to teach students how to use inverse operations to solve one-step multiplication equations effectively.

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

• Subtraction

• Division

• Multiplication

• Addition

If you multiply 8 by 5 to get 40, what operation would you use to return to 8?

• Divide by 5

• Add 5

• Subtract 5

• Multiply by 5

In the equation 5X = 40, what operation should be performed to solve for X?

• Divide both sides by 5

• Multiply both sides by 5

• Subtract 5 from both sides

• Add 5 to both sides

What is the value of X in the equation 5X = 40?

• 5

• 40

• 8

• 10

How can you verify the solution to the equation 5X = 40?

• By subtracting 8 from both sides

• By adding 8 to both sides

• By replacing X with 8 and checking if the equation holds

• By dividing both sides by 8