What is the first step in solving proportions using cross multiplication?

Solving Proportions with Cross Multiplication Techniques

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6th - 8th Grade
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Amelia Wright
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Subtract the variable from both sides
Add coefficients to both sides
Multiply opposite numerators and denominators
Divide both sides by the coefficient
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In solving proportions, what is the purpose of cross multiplication?
To eliminate the denominators
To simplify the equation
To balance the equation
To isolate the variable
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
After cross multiplying, what type of equation do you typically get?
A differential equation
A one-step equation
A quadratic equation
A two-step equation
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do after setting up a one-step equation in cross multiplication problems?
None of the above
Add the variable to both sides
Divide both sides by the coefficient
Multiply both sides by the variable
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does adding a coefficient in front of the variable affect the steps in solving proportions?
It requires an additional multiplication step
No effect, the steps remain the same
It adds an additional step of subtraction
It eliminates the need for division
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the final step in solving proportions when a coefficient is present?
Divide both sides by the coefficient
Subtract the coefficient from both sides
Multiply both sides by the variable
Cross multiply the terms
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