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Solve Equations Using the Division Property of Equality

In the following exercises, solve each equation using the division property of equality and check the solution.

Translate to an Equation and Solve

In the following exercises, translate and solve.

Four more than n is equal to 1.

n + 4 = 1; n = −3

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Nine more than m is equal to 5.

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The sum of eight and p is −3 .

8 + p = −3; p = −11

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The sum of two and q is −7 .

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The difference of a and three is −14 .

a − 3 = −14; a = −11

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The difference of b and 5 is −2 .

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The number −42 is the product of −7 and x .

−42 = −7 x ; x = 6

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The number −54 is the product of −9 and y .

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The product of f and −15 is 75.

f (−15) = 75; f = 5

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The product of g and −18 is 36.

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−6 plus c is equal to 4.

−6 + c = 4; c = 10

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−2 plus d is equal to 1.

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Nine less than n is −4.

m − 9 = −4; m = 5

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Thirteen less than n is −10 .

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Mixed Practice

In the following exercises, solve.

  1. x + 2 = 10
  2. 2 x = 10
  1. 8
  2. 5
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  1. y + 6 = 12
  2. 6 y = 12
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  1. −3 p = 27
  2. p 3 = 27
  1. −9
  2. 30
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  1. −2 q = 34
  2. q 2 = 34
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Everyday math

Cookie packaging A package of 51 cookies has 3 equal rows of cookies. Find the number of cookies in each row, c , by solving the equation 3 c = 51 .

17 cookies

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Kindergarten class Connie’s kindergarten class has 24 children. She wants them to get into 4 equal groups. Find the number of children in each group, g , by solving the equation 4 g = 24 .

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Writing exercises

Is modeling the Division Property of Equality with envelopes and counters helpful to understanding how to solve the equation 3 x = 15 ? Explain why or why not.

Sample answer: It is helpful because it shows how the counters can be divided among the envelopes.

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Suppose you are using envelopes and counters to model solving the equations x + 4 = 12 and 4 x = 12 . Explain how you would solve each equation.

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Frida started to solve the equation −3 x = 36 by adding 3 to both sides. Explain why Frida’s method will not solve the equation.

Sample answer: The operation used in the equation is multiplication. The inverse of multiplication is division, not addition.

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Raoul started to solve the equation 4 y = 40 by subtracting 4 from both sides. Explain why Raoul’s method will not solve the equation.

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Self check

After completing the exercises, use this checklist to evaluate your mastery of the objectives of this section.

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Overall, after looking at the checklist, do you think you are well-prepared for the next Chapter? Why or why not?

Chapter review exercises

Introduction to Integers

Locate Positive and Negative Numbers on the Number Line

In the following exercises, locate and label the integer on the number line.

Order Positive and Negative Numbers

In the following exercises, order each of the following pairs of numbers, using < or >.

Find Opposites

In the following exercises, find the opposite of each number.

In the following exercises, simplify.

  1. ( 8 )
  2. ( −8 )
  1. −8
  2. 8
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  1. ( 9 )
  2. ( −9 )
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In the following exercises, evaluate.

x , when

  1. x = 32
  2. x = −32

  1. −32
  2. 32
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n , when

  1. n = 20
  2. n = −20

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Simplify Absolute Values

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