In equations with a number multiplied by 

, you divide both sides of the equal sign by the number, in order to isolate 

How Do You Isolate X When It’s Multiplied by a Number in an Equation?

If a term is moved to the other side of the equation, you need to change its sign in the process

Splitting a number of items equally into groups

Mathagon

How To Solve

Change Sides, Change Sign

x Is Multiplied

x in the Numerator

Parentheses

Linear Equations

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In equations with a number multiplied by [Inline math], you divide both sides of the equal sign by the number, in order to isolate [Inline math]. Watch this video to learn how.

How Do You Isolate x When It’s Multiplied by a Number in an Equation?