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Solving Equations by Multiplying, Dividing

How does one write and solve multiplication and division equations? This topic covers this concept and more.
Practice Question
1

Write the phrase as an algebraic equation and solve.

A number when divided by 12 gives the quotient 8.

 
Possible Answers
Your Answer
Correct Answer
A)

12/x = 8; x = 3/2
B)

x/12 = 8; x = 96
C)

x/8 = 12; x = 96
D)

8/x = 12; x = 2/3
Practice Question
2

Write the phrase as an algebraic equation and solve.

A number when multiplied by 17 gives 119.

 
Possible Answers
Your Answer
Correct Answer
A)

17x = 119; x = 7
B)

119x = 17; x = 17/119
C)

19x = 119; x = 11
D)

11x = 111; x = 17
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