2.3 & 2.4 Warm Up

Front

What is the lowest number you can multiply the equation by to eliminate the fractions from the problem? x/2 - 5x/6 = 1/9

Back

18

Front

Identify the Property: 9/4 x 4/9 = 1

Back

Inverse Property of Multiplication

Front

What is the solution to this equation? (e.g., x/2 - 5x/6 = 1/9)

Back

no solution

Front

What is the Inverse Property of Multiplication?

Back

If a × b = 1, then a is the multiplicative inverse of b.

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What is the Identity Property of Multiplication?

Back

Any number multiplied by 1 remains unchanged.

Front

What is the definition of a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a/b where a is the numerator and b is the denominator.

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What does it mean for an equation to have no solution?

Back

It means there are no values for the variable that can satisfy the equation.

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What is the process of eliminating fractions in an equation called?

Back

Clearing fractions.

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What is the definition of a variable in mathematics?

Back

A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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What is the difference between one solution and infinite solutions?

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One solution means there is exactly one value for the variable; infinite solutions mean any value for the variable satisfies the equation.