Solving an equation by simplifying by getting rid of the denominator

What is the first step to take when simplifying a fraction that involves addition or subtraction?

• Subtract the numbers first

• Multiply by the denominator

• Multiply by the numerator

• Add the numbers first

When simplifying a fraction, why is it important to multiply by the denominator?

• To eliminate the fraction

• To add more terms to the equation

• To increase the value of the fraction

• To make the fraction more complex

What happens when you multiply a number by its reciprocal?

• The number remains unchanged

• The number becomes one

• The number becomes zero

• The number doubles

After simplifying a fraction, what operation is typically used to solve for the variable?

• Multiplication

• Inverse operations

• Subtraction

• Addition

What is the final value of 'c' in the equation after simplification and solving?

• 12

• 17

• 4

• 5