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Solving One-Step Multiplication Equations

Some linear equations can be solved with a single operation. For this type of equation, use the inverse operation to solve.

Example :

Solve for x .

5 x = 125

Isolate the variable . So, divide both sides by 5 .

5 x 5 = 125 5

x = 25