Solving a linear equation when your variable is multiplied by a fraction

Solving a linear equation when your variable is multiplied by a fraction

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial addresses a common problem-solving approach, highlighting its limitations and emphasizing the importance of practicing inverse operations with fractions. It introduces a shortcut for handling fractions by multiplying each term by the denominator, simplifying the process and avoiding fraction notation.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How does multiplying by the denominator help in solving fraction problems?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the outcome of applying the shortcut to the example problem provided?

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