Solving Equations and Fractions

This video tutorial covers interpreting fractions where numerators and denominators are not whole numbers. It explores solving equations with decimals, understanding fractions as division, and creating story problems to represent equations. The lesson includes practical examples and homework exercises to reinforce learning.

What does the fraction A/B represent when A and B are not whole numbers?

• A divided by B

• A multiplied by B

• A minus B

• A plus B

How can you solve the equation 35 = 7x?

• Multiply both sides by 7

• Divide both sides by 7

• Add 7 to both sides

• Subtract 7 from both sides

What is the result of dividing 7.7 by 7?

• 0.77

• 1.1

• 7

• 11

In the equation 11x = 35, what is the value of x?

• 11/35

• 3.5

• 3.18

• 35/11

What is the reciprocal of 1/2?

• 1/2

• 2

• 1/4

• 1

If 1/4 of a container of rice is 3.5 cups, how many cups are in the whole container?

• 6 cups

• 14 cups

• 10 cups

• 7 cups

What percentage of a goal is reached if 110,000 out of 250,000 is achieved?

• 50%

• 44%

• 60%

• 40%

In a paint mixture, if 40% is white and 20% is blue, what percentage is red?

• 40%

• 30%

• 20%

• 50%

How many cups of red paint are there if there are 4 cups of blue paint in a mixture?

• 12 cups

• 8 cups

• 16 cups

• 4 cups

Which triangle has a greater area: Triangle P with base 12 and height 8, or Triangle Q with base 15 and height 6.5?

• Triangle Q

• Cannot be determined

• Triangle P

• Both have the same area