Solving Two-Step Equations with Rational Coefficients

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.

• 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.

• 80

• 45

• 180

• 5

Solve the equation. Check your solution.

• 2

• ¹/₂

• 31

• 62

Solve the equation. Check your solution.

• -90

• 90

• -40

• -180

-1/3y-6=-11

• 15

• 35

• -15

• 35

4x + 7 = 23

• x = 16

• x = 4

• x = 9

• x = 12

Solve the equation. Check your solution.

• 72

• .5

• ¹/₂

• 2

What is the capital of France?

• Paris

• London

• Berlin

• Madrid

Solve the equation. Check your solution.

• -90

• 90

• -40

• -180