AC9M5A02 • Year 5 Maths

Unknown Values in Multiplication and Division Equations (AC9M5A02)

find unknown values in numerical equations involving multiplication and division using the properties of numbers and operations

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Unit focus

  • Students identify the role of an unknown, use inverse operations, factor relationships and distributive properties, then substitute the solution to verify both sides of an equation.
  • Use this routine: Represent → Reason → Calculate → Interpret → Verify.
  • Watch for same inverse used for every unknown position: Identify factor, dividend or divisor first.
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