How Do You Solve an Equation Using Division?

How Do You Solve an Equation Using Division?

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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
  • solve
  • solve by division
  • division property of equality
  • linear equation

Background Tutorials

  • Evaluating 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!

  • Dividing Integers

      • How Do You Figure Out the Sign of a Product or Quotient?How Do You Figure Out the Sign of a Product or Quotient?

      How Do You Figure Out the Sign of a Product or Quotient?

      Multiplying and dividing numbers takes a good amount of thinking, and it's easy to make a mistake. But you can make sure that you're on the right track if you check whether the answer should be positive or negative. In this tutorial you'll see exactly how to tell if your answer will be positive or negative, even if you don't know the exact value of the answer. That way you'll always be able to check your answers!

  • Solving Equations by Dividing

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

      What's the Division 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 division property of equality, and it lets you divide both sides of an equation by the same number. Watch the video to see it in action!

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