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3 2 Solving Equations Using Mult Div
3 2 Solving Equations Using Mult Div
Multiply or Divide
2. (4/5)(3/2)
3. (1/2) · 2
4. 21/3
5. (2/3) ÷ (-5)/3
6. (-5/9)(-5/9)
Transformations that produce
Equivalent Equations
• Multiply each side • x/2 = 3
of the equation by multiply by 2
the same x=6
nonzero number.
• Divide each side
of the equation by 4x = 12
the same divide by 4
nonzero number. x=3
Example 1
Dividing each side of an equation
Solve
-4x = 1
Extra Example
Solve
-3x = 2
CheckPoint
Solve -22 = -2x
homework
• P141
• 4-11, 14 - 19
Example 2
Multiplying each side of an equation
Solve
x/5 = -30
Extra Example
Solve
x/9 = -25
Do Now Quiz
State the Inverse
2. Divide by 6
3. Multiply by -2
4. Divide by -4