Solve Equations with Rational Coefficients

Solve for x:

• x = 20

• x = 7

• x = 10

• x = 3

If the coefficient of the variable is a fraction, dividing both sides by a fraction is the same as...

• dividing by a whole number

• subtracting the fraction

• using order of operations

• multiplying by the reciprocal

Solve the equation. Check your solution.

• 80

• 45

• 180

• 5

Solve the equation. Check your solution.

• ⁵/₃ or 1 ²/₃

• ²⁴³/₁₂₅ or 1 ¹¹⁸/₁₂₅

• 1.944

• -⁵/₃ or -1²/₃

Solve the equation. Check your solution.

• 24

• ¹⁴⁷/₈ or 18 ³/₈

• 168

• -24

Solve the equation. Check your solution.

• 2

• ¹/₂

• 31

• 62

Solve the equation. Check your solution.

• -90

• 90

• -40

• -180

Solve the equation. Check your solution.

• ⁴/₅

• - ⁴/₅

• 4

• 28

In the given equation, which number is the coefficient?

• 2

• 5

• -1

• 7

Solve the equation. Check your solution.

• 72

• .5

• ¹/₂

• 2