Determine the Unknown: Multiplication Equation

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What is the multiplication equation for finding an unknown value?

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An equation where one of the factors is unknown, represented as a variable (e.g., x), such as 3 x x = 12.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.4

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How do you isolate the variable in a multiplication equation?

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To isolate the variable, divide both sides of the equation by the known factor.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the product of 6 and 7?

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42.

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If 8 x ___ = 16, what is the unknown value?

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2.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.6

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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How can you check your answer in a multiplication equation?

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By substituting the value back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the value of x in the equation 3 x x = 12?

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4.

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If ___ x 5 = 20, what is the unknown value?

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4.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.4

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What does it mean to solve for an unknown in a multiplication equation?

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It means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the multiplication property of equality?

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If you multiply both sides of an equation by the same number, the two sides remain equal.

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