Understanding Algebraic Fractions

What is the lowest common denominator used to simplify the given equation?

• 3

• 4

• 6

• 12

After multiplying by the LCD, what is the simplified form of the term '12/1 times a/3'?

• 3a

• 4a

• a

• 12a

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CCSS.HSA.APR.D.7

What is the result of simplifying '12/1 times a/4'?

• 2a

• 3a

• 4a

• 12a

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CCSS.HSA.APR.D.7

What does the equation simplify to after combining like terms?

• 7a = 12a - 2

• 5a = 2

• 5a = -2

• 7a = 2

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A

How do we isolate 'a' in the equation '-5a = -2'?

• Subtract 5

• Divide by -5

• Multiply by -5

• Add 5

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

What is the final value of 'a' after solving the equation?

• 5/2

• 2/5

• -5/2

• -2/5

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7