Solving Equations with Fractions

Solving Equations with Fractions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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This video tutorial covers solving one-step equations involving fractions. It begins with an introduction to the topic, followed by detailed examples demonstrating how to isolate the variable in equations such as X + 1/120 = 1/5, X - 2/3 = 3/4, 3/4X = 15/28, 6X = 4/15, and -4/9X = 14/15. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of using opposite operations and finding common denominators to simplify and solve these equations.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in solving one-step equations with fractions?

Multiply both sides by zero

Divide by the largest number

Add fractions to both sides

Isolate the variable

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the equation X + 1/120 = 1/5, what operation is used to isolate X?

Division

Subtraction

Multiplication

Addition

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the common denominator used to solve X - 2/3 = 3/4?

9

15

12

6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the improper fraction 17/12 converted to a mixed number?

1 5/12

1 4/12

2 5/12

2 1/12

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the reciprocal of 3/4 used in solving 3/4X = 15/28?

4/3

3/4

1/3

1/4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the simplified form of the solution for 3/4X = 15/28?

5/3

5/7

3/5

7/5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the reciprocal of 6/1 used in solving 6X = 4/15?

6/1

4/1

1/6

1/4

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