Solving One-Step Equations with Fractions

This video tutorial explains how to solve one-step equations, starting with whole numbers and progressing to fractions. It covers the use of reciprocals to handle equations with fraction coefficients, emphasizing the importance of common denominators and the concept of flipping fractions to simplify solutions.

What operation would you perform to isolate 'x' in the equation x + 6 = 10?

• Divide by 6

• Multiply by 6

• Subtract 6

• Add 6

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

If you have the equation x - 8 = 2, what value of 'x' solves the equation?

• -6

• 6

• 10

• 16

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

How do you find a common denominator for the fractions 1/3 and 1/6?

• Subtract denominators

• Find the least common multiple

• Add denominators

• Multiply denominators

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

What is the result of subtracting 1/4 from 78/8?

• 75/8

• 77/8

• 58/8

• 56/8

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

In the equation x + 5/12 = 8/12, what is the value of x?

• 3/12

• 13/12

• 1/12

• 7/12

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

What is the mixed number form of 13/12?

• 1 1/4

• 1 1/3

• 1 1/6

• 1 1/12

What is the reciprocal of 1/4?

• 1

• 4/1

• 4

• 1/4

If you multiply both sides of the equation 1/4 * x = 9 by 4, what is the value of x?

• 22

• 36

• 13

• 5

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

What operation is used to solve the equation x/6 = 10?

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Division

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

What is the result of multiplying the reciprocal of 2/5 by 8?

• 16

• 20

• 4

• 10

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4A

CCSS.4.NF.B.4B