Solving One Step Equations with Reciprocals

What is the first step in solving a one-step equation using the reciprocal?

• Subtract the reciprocal from both sides

• Add the reciprocal to both sides

• Multiply both sides by the reciprocal

• Divide both sides by the reciprocal

What is the reciprocal of 3/2?

• 2/3

• 2/1

• 3/2

• 1/3

If you multiply a number by its reciprocal, what is the result?

• The reciprocal

• The number itself

• 1

• 0

What is the reciprocal of -3?

• -1/3

• 3

• -3

• 1/3

In the equation 1/4x = 4, what is the reciprocal of 1/4?

• 1/4

• 4

• 4/1

• 1/4

What is the value of x in the equation 1/4x = 4?

• 8

• 16

• 4

• 12

How do you check if the solution x = 16 is correct for the equation 1/4x = 4?

• Subtract 16 from both sides

• Divide both sides by 4

• Multiply both sides by 4

• Substitute x = 16 into the equation

What is the reciprocal of -2/3?

• 3/2

• -3/2

• 2/3

• -2/3

What is the value of x in the equation -2/3x = 6?

• -9

• 9

• -6

• 6

What is the key takeaway from this lesson?

• How to multiply whole numbers

• How to divide fractions

• How to solve one-step equations using reciprocals

• How to add fractions