Solving Equations with Fraction Coefficients

This video tutorial explains how to solve equations where the variable is multiplied by a fraction. It covers the concept of reciprocals and demonstrates solving equations with both positive and negative fractional coefficients. The tutorial provides step-by-step guidance on balancing equations and simplifying fractions to find the value of the variable.

What is the reciprocal of 2/3?

• 3/2

• 6

• 1/6

• 2/3

What is the result of multiplying a number by its reciprocal?

• 0

• The original number

• Undefined

• 1

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If 2/5 times x equals 6, what is x?

• 15

• 7.5

• 3

• 30

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How do you eliminate the fraction in the equation 2/5 * x = 6?

• Subtract 5/2

• Add 2/5

• Divide by 2/5

• Multiply by 5/2

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What is the value of x when 2/5 of x plus 3 equals 9?

• 12

• 6

• 15

• 18

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What does multiplying by the reciprocal of a fraction achieve in an equation?

• It halves the fraction

• It doubles the fraction

• It eliminates the fraction

• It squares the fraction

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What is the reciprocal of -3/4?

• 4/3

• -3/4

• -4/3

• 3/4

If -3/4 * x = 18, what is x?

• -24

• 24

• 18

• -18

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How do you simplify the calculation of 18 * 4 / -3?

• Multiply first then divide

• Add 18 and 4 then divide by 3

• Subtract 4 from 18 then divide by 3

• Divide first then multiply

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What is the result of the operation 6 * 4 / -1?

• -6

• 4

• 24

• -24

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