Solving Equations with Fractions as Coefficients

If the coefficient of the variable is a fraction, dividing both sides by a fraction is the same as...

• dividing by a whole number

• subtracting the fraction

• using order of operations

• multiplying by the reciprocal

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Solve for x:

• x = 20

• x = 7

• x = 10

• x = 3

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Solve the equation. Check your solution.

• 72

• .5

• ¹/₂

• 2

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Solve the equation. Check your solution.

• -90

• 90

• -40

• -180

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

solve for m

• -15

• 15

• 30

• -30

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

solve for x

• 1

• -1

• 1/3

• -1/6

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

solve for x

• 25/2

• 12/7

• -5/2

• -3/4

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B