Lesson: One-step Equations: Multiplication and Division Mathematics • 6th Grade

In this lesson, we will learn how to write and solve one-step multiplication and division equations in questions including word problems.

Lesson Plan

Students will be able to

deduce the multiplication property of equality, which states that when multiplying both sides of an equation by the same number, the equation stays balanced,
deduce the division property of equality, which states that when dividing both sides of an equation by the same number, the equation stays balanced,
know that solving a one-step equation means finding the unknown value to make the statement true,
solve one-step equations in and .

Lesson Video

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Lesson Worksheet

Q1:

Which of the following equations does NOT belong with the others?

Q2:

It takes James 5 times longer than it takes Olivia to get to work. If James’s journey is 70 minutes, write an equation for the time it takes Olivia to get to work. Then solve the equation.

Q3:

Olivia has $112 and spends $14 each day. How long will it be until she has no money left?