Understanding Fractions and Equations

Understanding Fractions and Equations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial addresses solving an equation involving fractions. It begins by introducing the problem and emphasizes the need to isolate the variable. The instructor explains how to rewrite the equation using the commutative property and subtracts fractions to isolate the variable. The process of finding the least common multiple is detailed to facilitate fraction subtraction. Finally, the solution is derived, showing that the variable equals negative 1 over 21.

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do people often dislike fractions?

They are not part of mathematics.

They are too simple.

They are not used in real life.

They are difficult to understand.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal when dealing with the equation 2/7 = 1/3 + a?

To divide the fractions.

To add more fractions.

To isolate the variable 'a'.

To multiply the fractions.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What property allows us to rewrite 1/3 + a as a + 1/3?

Commutative Property

Distributive Property

Identity Property

Associative Property

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you rewrite the equation using the commutative property?

1/3 + a = 2/7

2/7 = a + 1/3

a + 1/3 = 2/7

a = 2/7 + 1/3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What operation is performed to isolate the variable 'a' in the equation?

Addition

Multiplication

Subtraction

Division

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in solving the equation 2/7 = 1/3 + a?

Multiply both sides by 3.

Divide both sides by 7.

Subtract 1/3 from both sides.

Add 1/3 to both sides.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of subtracting 1/3 from 1/3?

1

0

1/3

-1/3

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