One Step Equations
When solving an equation with a fraction as the coefficient we multiply both sides by what?
The Multiplicative Inverse
1.2b = 9.6
x = 8
Solve: 6(n + 5) = 3(n + 16)
n = 6
7/8 k = -21
k = -24
Fifteen more than half a number is 9
1/2 n + 15 = 9
5(1 + n) = -5
n = -2
A _____________ is any number that is being multiplied to a variable
Coefficient