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

Solving Equations with Fractions

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7th - 8th Grade
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Thomas White
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the least common denominator for the fractions in the equation x/2 + (x-3)/5?
15
20
10
5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What operation is applied after finding the least common denominator in the first equation?
Subtraction
Division
Addition
Distributive Property
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you simplify 10x/2 in the first equation?
5x
10x
2x
x
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the result of combining like terms 5x and 2x in the first equation?
7x
3x
10x
12x
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the final value of x in the first equation?
6
7
36/7
5
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