Math

Division equations.

Definition

Division equations are one-step equations where the variable is divided by a number. To solve, multiply both sides by the divisor to isolate the variable.

How it works · 3 phases

Step by step.

  1. Identify the number dividing the variable
  2. Multiply both sides of the equation by that number
  3. Simplify to find the value of the variable
Examples

Real-world.

  • 1 x/5 = 3 → x = 15
  • 2 y/(-2) = 7 → y = -14
  • 3 n/4 = 2.5 → n = 10
Related terms

Tangled up with.

Multiplication equations → Addition equations → Subtraction equations → Multi-step equations →
Studied in

1 unit use this concept.

Pre-Algebra One-Step Equations →