Solving Equations with Fractions and Decimals

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What is the first step to solve the equation 7w = 2.1?

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Divide both sides by 7 to isolate w.

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How do you isolate p in the equation p - 0.2 = 1.4?

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Add 0.2 to both sides to get p = 1.4 + 0.2.

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What is the solution for f in the equation f ÷ 0.8 = 7?

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Multiply both sides by 0.8 to find f = 7 * 0.8.

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What is the value of y in the equation y - 5.1 = 4.8?

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Add 5.1 to both sides to find y = 4.8 + 5.1.

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How do you solve for t in the equation t - 0.7 = 9?

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Add 0.7 to both sides to get t = 9 + 0.7.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the importance of checking your solution after solving an equation?

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Checking ensures that the solution satisfies the original equation.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a numerator over a denominator.

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of expressing numbers that are not whole, using a point to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

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How can you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator.