Fraction Busting

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator (top number) over a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean to 'bust' a fraction?

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'Busting' a fraction means eliminating fractions from an equation by multiplying all terms by the least common denominator.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest number that can be a common multiple of the denominators in a set of fractions.

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How do you solve for x in an equation?

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To solve for x, isolate x on one side of the equation using inverse operations.

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What is the equation without fractions?

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An equation that has been simplified to eliminate fractions, making it easier to solve.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 18 = x - 7?

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Subtract x from both sides to begin isolating x.

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What is the solution to the equation 3x - 24 = 2x?

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x = 24.

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What is a multiplier in fraction busting?

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A multiplier is a number used to multiply all terms in an equation to eliminate fractions.

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What is the fraction busting multiplier for the equation 2/5x = 10?

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The fraction busting multiplier is 5.

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How do you check your solution for x?

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Substitute the value of x back into the original equation to verify both sides are equal.