Solving Fraction Multiplication and Division Equations

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.

• -90

• 90

• -40

• -180

Solve the equation. Check your solution.

• 72

• .5

• ¹/₂

• 2

When solving an equation with a fraction, how do you get rid of said fraction?

• Multiply both sides of the equation by the least common denominator.

• Leave the fraction and move on.

• Multiply both sides of the equation by the numerator.

• Divide both sides of the equation by its reciprocal.

How do you cancel a fractional coefficient when solving an equation?

• Multiply both sides of the equation by the coefficient of the variable.

• Add the opposite fraction to both sides.

• Multiply both sides of the equation by the reciprocal of the coefficient of the variable.

• Yell at the top of your voice the phrase " I HATE FRACTIONS "

How do we solve this equation?

• Multiply by the Reciprocal of 3/5 on Both Sides

• Multiply by the Reciprocal of 3/4 on Both Sides

• Subtract 3/5 to both sides

• Subtract the Reciprocal of 3/5 on Both Sides

What is the inverse operation of division?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Subtraction

Solve for x:

• x = 20

• x = 7

• x = 10

• x = 3