How Do You Solve an Equation Using Multiplication?

How Do You Solve an Equation Using Multiplication?

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Solving an equation for a variable? Perform the order of operations in reverse! Check it out in this tutorial.

Keywords:

  • problem
  • equation
  • fraction
  • 1 step solution
  • solve by multiplication
  • multiplication property of equality

Background Tutorials

  • Introduction to Algebraic Expressions

      • How Do You Evaluate an Algebraic Expression?How Do You Evaluate an Algebraic Expression?

      How Do You Evaluate an Algebraic Expression?

      Plugging variables into an expression is essential for solving many algebra problems. See how to plug in variable values by watching this tutorial.

      • What is a Variable?What is a Variable?

      What is a Variable?

      You can't do algebra without working with variables, but variables can be confusing. If you've ever wondered what variables are, then this tutorial is for you!

  • Properties of Equality

      • What's the Multiplication Property of Equality?What's the Multiplication Property of Equality?

      What's the Multiplication Property of Equality?

      Solving equations can be tough, especially if you've forgotten or have trouble understanding the tools at your disposal. One of those tools is the multiplication property of equality, and it lets you multiply both sides of an equation by the same number. Watch the video to see it in action!

  • Solving One-Step Equations

Further Exploration

  • Properties of Equality

      • What's the Multiplication Property of Equality?What's the Multiplication Property of Equality?

      What's the Multiplication Property of Equality?

      Solving equations can be tough, especially if you've forgotten or have trouble understanding the tools at your disposal. One of those tools is the multiplication property of equality, and it lets you multiply both sides of an equation by the same number. Watch the video to see it in action!

  • Solving One-Step Equations

      • How Do You Solve an Equation Where You're Multiplying Fractions?How Do You Solve an Equation Where You're Multiplying Fractions?

      How Do You Solve an Equation Where You're Multiplying Fractions?

      Solving an equation with multiple fractions in different forms isn't so bad. This tutorial shows you how to convert a mixed fraction to an improper fraction in order to solve the equation. Then, you'll see how to convert the answer back to a mixed fraction to make sense of it. Follow along with this tutorial to see how it's done!

      • How Do You Solve a Word Problem with an Equation Using Multiplication?How Do You Solve a Word Problem with an Equation Using Multiplication?

      How Do You Solve a Word Problem with an Equation Using Multiplication?

      Working with word problems AND fractions? This tutorial shows you how to take a word problem and translate it into a mathematical equation involving fractions. Then, you'll see how to solve and get the answer. Check it out!