Multiplication & Division Inverses

This multiplication and division inverses worksheet helps students understand how inverse operations undo each other when solving equations. Through structured practice, learners identify inverse operations, solve one-step and two-step equations, and apply inverse reasoning to real-world problems.

Instructional Objectives

• Skill Focus (Grades 5-7): Use multiplication and division as inverse operations
• Conceptual Understanding (Grades 5-7): Recognize how inverse operations isolate variables
• Algebraic Reasoning (Grades 6-7): Solve one-step and two-step equations using inverse strategies
• Curriculum Alignment (Grades 5-7): Supports algebraic reasoning and properties of operations standards

Students begin by identifying the inverse operation for each expression, reinforcing the relationship between multiplication and division. They then apply inverse operations to solve one-step equations, followed by more challenging two-step problems that require reversing the order of operations. The final section presents word problems that must be translated into equations and solved using appropriate inverse reasoning.

Learning Benefits

• Builds confidence in equation solving through inverse operations
• Suitable for classroom instruction, guided practice, homework, or intervention (Grades 5-7)
• Strengthens algebraic reasoning and operational fluency
• Supports problem solving in real-world contexts
• Encourages accurate and logical step-by-step thinking

Teachers can use this worksheet to reinforce inverse operation concepts or assess student understanding, while parents and homeschool educators will appreciate its clear progression and real-world application.

This printable multiplication and division inverses worksheet helps students master inverse reasoning and equation solving, making it a valuable resource for classroom and homeschool math instruction in Grades 5-7.

This worksheet is part of our Inverse Property Worksheets collection.