1. Solving Equations by Multiplication and Division
2-2 Problem Solving
Solving Equations by Multiplication and Division

2. The speed of a snail is how many times that of a cat?
1/ 1000
1/ 100
100
1000
ANIMAL
mph
Falcon
200
Zebra 40
Cat(domestic) 30
Black Mamba Snake 20
Snail
0.03

3. A Cheetah’s maximum speed of 70mph is x times faster than a black mamba snake’s maximum speed. Which equation shows this relationship
20 + x = 70
20 = 70x
70 = 20/x
70 = 20x
ANIMAL
mph
Falcon
200
Zebra 40
Cat(domestic) 30
Black Mamba Snake 20
Snail
0.03

4. 0.3 times 3.5 times 10 times 50 times
Use the equation in problem 2 to find how many times faster than a cheetah is than a black mamba snake if they are both traveling at their maximum speed.
0.3 times
3.5 times
10 times
50 times
ANIMAL
mph
Falcon
200
Zebra 40
Cat(domestic) 30
Black Mamba Snake 20
Snail
0.03