Solving Equations with Fractions

This video tutorial from 'Math is Simple' teaches students how to solve equations with fractions, a common challenge for middle school students learning algebra. The instructor provides a step-by-step guide to solving two equations, emphasizing the importance of finding the least common denominator, using the distributive property, and combining like terms. The video concludes with encouragement to practice and explore more resources on the channel.

Why is it important for middle school students to understand solving equations with fractions?

• It helps in understanding basic arithmetic.

• It is a fundamental concept in algebra.

• It is not important at all.

• It is only useful for advanced mathematics.

What is the first step in solving the equation x/2 + (x-3)/5 = 3?

• Subtract 3 from both sides.

• Multiply both sides by 2.

• Find the least common denominator.

• Add all terms together.

What is the least common denominator for the fractions in the equation x/2 + (x-3)/5?

• 15

• 20

• 10

• 5

What operation is applied after finding the least common denominator in the first equation?

• Subtraction

• Division

• Addition

• Distributive Property

How do you simplify 10x/2 in the first equation?

• 5x

• 10x

• 2x

• x

What is the result of combining like terms 5x and 2x in the first equation?

• 7x

• 3x

• 10x

• 12x

What is the final value of x in the first equation?

• 6

• 7

• 36/7

• 5

What is the least common denominator for the fractions in the second equation 2x/5 + (x+1)/3?

• 20

• 5

• 10

• 15

What is the first step in solving the second equation 2x/5 + (x+1)/3 = 4?

• Multiply both sides by 3.

• Find the least common denominator.

• Add all terms together.

• Subtract 1 from both sides.

What operation is applied after finding the least common denominator in the second equation?

• Distributive Property

• Division

• Subtraction

• Addition