Solving Equations with Fractions

Solving Equations with Fractions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

FREE Resource

The video tutorial demonstrates how to solve equations with fractional coefficients using two methods. The first method involves traditional operations with fractions, while the second method eliminates fractions by multiplying through by a common denominator. Both methods are explained step-by-step, with a focus on simplifying the process and verifying the solutions.

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16 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in solving equations with fractional coefficients?

Use the reciprocal of the fraction

Multiply all terms by the common denominator

Divide by the coefficient of the variable

Add or subtract to isolate the variable

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the traditional method, what operation is performed after subtracting two-thirds from both sides?

Multiply by the reciprocal

Add two-thirds to both sides

Divide by the common denominator

Multiply to isolate the variable

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the reciprocal of 5/6?

6/5

5/6

1/5

1/6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which method involves multiplying by the reciprocal to solve the equation?

Neither method

Both methods

Traditional method

Alternative method

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in the alternative method?

Subtract two-thirds

Divide by the common denominator

Multiply by the reciprocal

Add two-thirds

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might someone prefer to avoid using fractions in solving equations?

Fractions are more accurate

Fractions are easier to calculate

Fractions can be intimidating

Fractions simplify the process

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the common denominator used to eliminate fractions in the given problem?

8

6

3

5

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