Division Equations Explained

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What is the first step in solving a division equation?

  • Write the division equation (correct)
  • Multiply by the number attached to the variable
  • Isolate the variable
  • Perform the inverse operation to detach the number from the variable

In the given text, how is the variable x isolated in the division equation x / 5 = 10?

  • By adding 5 to both sides
  • By multiplying by 5 on both sides (correct)
  • By dividing by 5 on both sides
  • By subtracting 5 from both sides

What is the result of solving the division equation 25 / x = 5 in the text?

  • $x = 25$
  • $x = 0.2$
  • $x = 125$
  • $x = 5$ (correct)

What operation is performed to detach a number from a variable in an equation?

<p>Multiplication (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to perform the same operation on both sides of an equation?

<p>To maintain equality between the two sides of the equation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are division equations?

<p>Mathematical equations involving the division operator. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can division equations be useful in everyday life?

<p>For division of items among friends or groups. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If we have 120 candies to distribute among 6 friends, how many candies would each friend get?

<p>20 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would you write a division equation to represent the problem of sharing 80 marbles among 4 children?

<p>$80 / 4 = x$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a math test, if you were asked to write a division equation where a number divided by 3 equals 15, what equation would you write?

<p>$x / 3 = 15$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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