Solving Two-Step Equations with Fractions

This video tutorial covers solving two-step equations involving fractions. The teacher explains two methods for handling fractions in equations: one where fractions are separate terms and another where fractions are part of the entire expression. The tutorial includes step-by-step instructions and examples, encouraging students to practice solving similar problems on their own.

What is the first step in solving two-step equations with fractions?

• Clear the fraction

• Clear the constant

• Add the constant to both sides

• Multiply by the denominator

What operation is used to clear a fraction in an equation?

• Subtraction

• Division

• Multiplication

• Addition

When solving equations, what does 'clearing the constant' typically involve?

• Dividing by the constant

• None of the above

• Adding or subtracting the constant on both sides

• Multiplying by the constant

What does 'clearing the fraction' typically mean in solving equations?

• Adding fractions on both sides

• Dividing by the numerator of the fraction

• Subtracting the fraction from both sides

• Multiplying by the denominator of the fraction

What is the result of solving the equation with a fraction term and a constant of -4 resulting in n over 3 equals -3?

• n = 3

• n = -3

• n = 9

• n = -9

In the context of the lesson, what should you do if the fraction is not the first term in the equation?

• Multiply everything by the denominator

• Clear the non-fraction terms first

• Solve the fraction first

• Ignore the fraction

How do you handle a negative constant when solving two-step equations?

• Subtract the absolute value from both sides

• Multiply by the negative constant

• Perform the inverse operation of the constant

• Add the absolute value to both sides

After clearing the fraction in an equation, what is typically the next step?

• Add the fraction back

• Clear any constants

• Multiply by another fraction

• None of the above

What should you do if the equation involves a whole number and a fraction on one side?

• Ignore the whole number

• Clear the fraction first

• Clear the whole number first

• Combine them into a single fraction

What is the correct sequence when the entire equation is over a denominator?

• Divide everything by the constant

• Multiply through by the numerator

• Clear the fraction, then the constant

• Clear the constant, then the fraction