5.1.2 Fraction Busters review

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What is the best first step when using Fraction Busters?

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Multiply EVERYTHING by 2.

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What can we do to eliminate fractions in an equation?

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Multiply by a common denominator on both sides.

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Solve for x: 2x + 3 = 13

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5

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Solve for x: 4x - 12 = 0

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3

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Solve for x: 3x + 9 = 0

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-3

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a number that is a multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

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How do you solve an equation with fractions?

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Multiply both sides by a common denominator to eliminate the fractions.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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Solve for x: x/2 = 5

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10

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3(x - 2) = 9?

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Distribute 3 to both terms inside the parentheses.