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Grade 9 math · A.5 · Linear Equations

Solve one-step equations with multiplying and dividing

Divide by the number that multiplies x, or multiply by the number that divides it.

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  1. Solve for x: x/(−3) = −5

    Answer: 15

  2. Solve for x: x/(−4) = 0

    Answer: 0

  3. Solve for x: x/(−5) = 1

    Answer: -5

Tip: Divide by the number that multiplies x, or multiply by the number that divides it.

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