Solving Fractional Equations Effectively

What is the main goal of fraction busting?

• To change the variables in the equation

• To make the equation more complex

• To remove fractions and simplify the solving process

• To add more fractions to the equation

When multiplying both sides of an equation by the denominators, what property must be applied?

• Associative Property

• Distributive Property

• Commutative Property

• Identity Property

What should you do after multiplying all terms by the denominators in fraction busting?

• Add all the terms together

• Cancel out values that make one

• Divide all terms by the denominators

• Subtract the denominators from each term

In the example with denominators 3 and 21, what is the result of multiplying 3 times 21 times X?

• 42X

• 63X

• 21X

• 84X

What is the simplified form of -45/63?

• -5/7

• -3/7

• -9/7

• -5/9

What is the result of multiplying 5 times 6 times D in the second example?

• 30D

• 42D

• 36D

• 24D

What should you do if your solution to an equation is a fraction?

• Ignore it

• Add the numerator and denominator

• Multiply it by the denominator

• Simplify it if possible

What is the purpose of using different colors in the notes?

• To confuse the students

• To make the notes look pretty

• To help identify different steps in the process

• To highlight the incorrect steps

What is the first step in solving an equation with variables on both sides?

• Multiply both sides by the same number

• Divide both sides by the same number

• Add the variables together

• Move the smaller variable to one side

What is the simplified form of -12/40?

• -3/8

• -2/5

• -1/4

• -3/10