Solving Equations with Fractions: Key Concepts and Techniques

What is the main goal when solving equations with fractions?

• To convert all fractions to decimals

• To eliminate all denominators

• To find common denominators

• To simplify the fractions

Which property is used to eliminate denominators in fraction equations?

• Associative Property

• Commutative Property

• Distributive Property

• Identity Property

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

In the first example, what is the result of 10 times 1/5?

• 2

• 1

• 5

• 10

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

What is the final value of 'a' in the first example?

• -3.5

• 3.5

• -7

• 7

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

In the second example, what is the result of 7 times 2/5?

• 2.8

• 3.5

• 14/5

• 7/5

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

What is the approximate value of 'g' in the second example?

• -3.57

• 3.57

• -7.14

• 7.14

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

In the third example, what is the result of 5 times 3/4?

• 15

• 5/4

• 15/4

• 3.75

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

What is the final value of 'n' in the third example?

• 2.5

• -2.5

• 1.25

• -1.25

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

In the final example, what is the result of 6 times 5/6?

• 1

• 30

• 6

• 5

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

What is the final value of 'c' in the final example?

• 5

• 0.5

• 2

• 0.2

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B