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One-Step Equations with Multiplication. November 14, 2011. BFF and Enemy Rules. BFF Same signs positive Positive ÷ positive Negative ÷ negative Example: -25 ÷ -5 = 5 Enemy Different signs negative Positive ÷ negative Negative ÷ positive
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One-Step Equationswith Multiplication November 14, 2011
BFF and Enemy Rules • BFF • Same signs positive • Positive ÷ positive • Negative ÷ negative • Example: -25 ÷ -5 = 5 • Enemy • Different signs negative • Positive ÷ negative • Negative ÷ positive • Example: -25 ÷ 5 = -5
Solving Multiplication Problems • Get x by itself • Use the inverse operation • Check with substitution Example: -15x = 30 x is not alone -15x = 30 use division to -15 -15 to solve x = -2 -15(-2) = 30 Substitution