An equation is a mathematical statement such that the expression
on the left side of the equals sign (=) has the same value as
the expression on the right side. An example of an equation is
132 ÷ 12 = 11. One of the terms in an equation may not be known
and needs to be determined. The unknown term may be represented
by a letter such as x. (e.g. x ÷ 12 = 11). The solution of an
equation is finding the value of the unknown x. Use the
multiplication property of equations to find the value of x. The
multiplication property property of equations states that the
two sides of an equation remain equal if both sides are
multiplied by the same number x ÷ 50 = 20 x ÷ 50 * 50 = 20 * 50
x ÷ 1 = 1000 x = 1000 Check the answer by substituting the
answer (1000) back into the equation. 1000 ÷ 50 = 20