Solving Equations with Fractions

This video tutorial from Moomoomath and Science demonstrates how to solve the equation M/9 - 1 = -2. The instructor explains the process of isolating the variable M by performing reverse operations and using the reciprocal. The solution is verified by substituting back into the original equation. The video concludes with a call to subscribe and share.

What is the main goal when solving the equation M/9 - 1 = -2?

• To find the value of M

• To make both sides equal to zero

• To eliminate all fractions

• To simplify the equation to a single number

What operation is performed to move the constant to the other side of the equation?

• Add 1

• Multiply by 9

• Subtract 1

• Divide by 9

After adding 1 to both sides, what is the resulting equation?

• M/9 = 1

• M/9 = -3

• M/9 = -1

• M/9 = 0

What is the reciprocal of 1/9?

• 9

• 1/9

• 1

• 9/1

What operation is used to isolate M in the equation M/9 = -1?

• Multiply by 9

• Add 9

• Subtract 9

• Divide by 9

What is the value of M after isolating it?

• M = -9

• M = 9

• M = -1

• M = 1

How do you verify the solution M = -9?

• By checking if M/9 - 1 equals -2

• By substituting M = 9 into the equation

• By solving a different equation

• By graphing the equation

What is the result of substituting M = -9 back into the original equation?

• 0

• 1

• -1

• -2

What does the video encourage viewers to do at the end?

• Watch another video

• Practice math problems

• Solve more equations

• Subscribe and share