Solving Linear Equations Part 5

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Part 5 of Solving Linear Equations in one variable. Covers solving linear equations using the multiplication property of equality and how to clear denominators when fractions are involved.

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Questions answered by this video:
  • What is the multiplication property of equality and how do you use it to solve linear equations?
  • How do you solve 5x = -35 using the multiplication property of equality and check your solution?
  • How do you solve -9x = -15 using the multiplication property of equality and check your solution?
  • How do you solve 2/5x = 30 by multiplying by the reciprocal and check your solution?
  • How can you solve an equation with fractions by getting rid of fractions first?
  • How do you solve -5/8x = 1/6 by multiplying by the reciprocal?
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    • Currently 4.0/5 Stars.
    This lesson introduces the multiplication property of equality and uses it to solve equations with a number in front of the variable. Many examples are solved and explained. Multiple methods of solving are shown again in this video.