Quiz on Solving Equations with Rational Coefficients

What is the coefficient in the equation 3/4s C = 18?

• s

• 3/4s

• C

• 18

To solve an equation with a fractional coefficient, what operation should you perform?

• Add the fraction to both sides

• Multiply by the reciprocal of the fraction

• Divide by the fraction

• Subtract the fraction from both sides

When converting a mixed number to an improper fraction, what is the first step?

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Add the numerator to the denominator

• Subtract the whole number from the numerator

• Multiply the whole number by the denominator

What is the result of solving the equation -4 = -67P?

• P = 67

• P = -28

• P = -67

• P = 28

How do you solve an equation with a decimal coefficient?

• Multiply both sides by the coefficient

• Subtract the coefficient from both sides

• Add the coefficient to both sides

• Divide both sides by the coefficient

What is the value of M in the equation -1.4M = 2.1?

• M = 2.1

• M = -2.1

• M = -1.5

• M = 1.5

What is the first step in solving an equation with a decimal coefficient?

• Multiply both sides by the coefficient

• Divide both sides by the coefficient

• Subtract the coefficient from both sides

• Add the coefficient to both sides

In the context of solving equations, what should you do with a percentage before using it?

• Multiply it by 100

• Convert it to a fraction

• Convert it to a decimal

• Leave it as a percentage

If a team won 75% of its games, which equation would you use to find the total number of games played?

• G = 0.75 * 18

• 0.75G = 18

• 18 = 0.75G

• G = 18 / 0.75

What is the total number of games played if a team won 18 games, which is 75% of their total games?

• 36

• 30

• 24

• 18