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Solving Equations with Fractions

Solving Equations with Fractions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Science

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

M/9 = 1

M/9 = -3

M/9 = -1

M/9 = 0

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the reciprocal of 1/9?

9

1/9

1

9/1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Multiply by 9

Add 9

Subtract 9

Divide by 9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the value of M after isolating it?

M = -9

M = 9

M = -1

M = 1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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