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Page 1: Solving Equations Using Multiplication and Division 4 A.4f Apply these skills to solve practical problems. 4 A.4b Justify steps used in solving equations

Solving Equations Using Multiplication and Division

A.4f Apply these skills to solve practical problems.

A.4b Justify steps used in solving equations.

Objectives:

Page 2: Solving Equations Using Multiplication and Division 4 A.4f Apply these skills to solve practical problems. 4 A.4b Justify steps used in solving equations

Remember, To Solve an Equation means...

To isolate the variable having a coefficient of 1 on one side of the equation.

Ex: x = 5 is solved for x.

y = 2x - 1 is solved for y.

Page 3: Solving Equations Using Multiplication and Division 4 A.4f Apply these skills to solve practical problems. 4 A.4b Justify steps used in solving equations

Multiplication Property of Equality

For any numbers a, b, and c, if a = b, then ac = bc.

What it means:

You can multiply BOTH sides of an equation by any number and the

equation will still hold true.

Page 4: Solving Equations Using Multiplication and Division 4 A.4f Apply these skills to solve practical problems. 4 A.4b Justify steps used in solving equations

An easy example:

We all know that 3 = 3.

Does 3(4) = 3? NO!

But 3(4) = 3(4).

The equation is still true if we multiply both sides by 4.

Would you ever put deodorant under just one arm?

Would you ever put nail polish on just one hand?

Would you ever wear just one sock?

Page 5: Solving Equations Using Multiplication and Division 4 A.4f Apply these skills to solve practical problems. 4 A.4b Justify steps used in solving equations

Let’s try another example!

x = 4 2

Multiply each side by 2.

(2)x = 4(2) 2x = 8

Always check your solution!! The original problem is

x = 4 2 Using the solution x = 8,

Is x/2 = 4? YES! 4 = 4 and our solution

is correct.

Page 6: Solving Equations Using Multiplication and Division 4 A.4f Apply these skills to solve practical problems. 4 A.4b Justify steps used in solving equations

x

5

x5

x

5

The two negatives will cancel each other out.

The two fives will cancel each other out.

(-5) (-5)

x = -15 Does -(-15)/5 = 3?

What do we do with negative fractions?

Recall that

Solve .

Multiply both sides by -5.

x5

3 x5

3

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Division Property of Equality For any numbers a, b, and c (c ≠ 0),

if a = b, then a/c = b/c

What it means: You can divide BOTH sides of an

equation by any number - except zero- and the equation will still hold true.

Why did we add c ≠ 0?

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2 Examples:1) 4x = 24

Divide both sides by 4.

4x = 24

4 4

x = 6

Does 4(6) = 24? YES!

2) -6x = 18

Divide both sides by -6.

-6x = 18

-6 -6

x = -3

Does -6(-3) = 18? YES!

Page 9: Solving Equations Using Multiplication and Division 4 A.4f Apply these skills to solve practical problems. 4 A.4b Justify steps used in solving equations

A fraction times a variable:The two step method:Ex: 2x = 4 31. Multiply by 3.(3)2x = 4(3) 32x = 12

2. Divide by 2.2x = 12 2 2x = 6

The one step method:Ex: 2x = 4 31. Multiply by the

RECIPROCAL.

(3)2x = 4(3)(2) 3 (2)

x = 6

Page 10: Solving Equations Using Multiplication and Division 4 A.4f Apply these skills to solve practical problems. 4 A.4b Justify steps used in solving equations

Try these on your own...

x = 3 7

4w = 16

y = 8 -2

2x = 12 3

-2z = -12 3x = 9 -4

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The answers...

x = 21 w = 4

y = -16 x = 18

z = 6 x = -12

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9/12/13Homework:

Workbook page 20