Solving Linear Equations with Fractions

What is the initial equation given in the problem?

• x minus 3 equals 14

• x plus 3 equals 14

• x multiplied by 3 equals 14

• x divided by 3 equals 14

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

What operation is used to isolate x in the equation?

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

• Addition

Tags

CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

What mathematical operation cancels out when multiplying by 3 and dividing by 3?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Subtraction

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.C.7

What is the simplified form of 1/3 x when multiplied by 3?

• x/3

• x/9

• 1x

• 3x

What does multiplying by 3 and dividing by 3 simultaneously achieve?

• It has no effect on the equation

• It changes the equation's value

• It complicates the equation

• It simplifies the equation

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

What is the value of x after isolating it on one side?

• 21

• 42

• 14

• 28

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

What is the result of 14 times 3?

• 52

• 42

• 56

• 72

Tags

CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

How do we check if the solution x = 42 is correct?

• Divide 42 by 14

• Add 42 to 3

• Multiply 42 by 3

• Substitute x with 42 in the equation

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.5

How many times does 3 go into 42?

• 12 times

• 14 times

• 16 times

• 18 times

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

What is the first step in checking the solution x = 42?

• Multiply 42 by 3

• Divide 42 by 3

• Add 42 to 3

• Subtract 42 from 3

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5