The document provides instructions and examples for solving equations using multiplication and division. It introduces equations of the form ax = b, where a and b are constants and x is the variable. It explains that the same operation must be applied to both sides of the equation to isolate the variable. Examples are provided such as -3x = 15, which is solved by dividing both sides by -3 to get x = -5. Students are given practice problems to solve equations and justify solution steps.
