What is the first step in solving an equation with fractions?

Solving Equations with Fractions

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Mathematics
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9th - 10th Grade
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Thomas White
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Add all fractions together
Find the least common denominator
Multiply all terms by zero
Divide all terms by the largest number
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the equation x/3 - x/5 = 3, what is the least common denominator?
5
15
1
3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What property is used to eliminate fractions in the equation?
Identity Property
Commutative Property
Distributive Property
Associative Property
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
After simplifying the equation, what is the next step to solve for x?
Subtract 5 from both sides
Multiply both sides by 2
Divide both sides by 2
Add 3 to both sides
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the new problem, what is the equation given?
M/3 + 2M/5 = 1/5
M/3 - 2M/5 = 1/5
M/3 - M/5 = 1/5
M/5 - 2M/3 = 1/5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the least common denominator for the new problem with variable M?
1
15
5
3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the result of simplifying 15M divided by 3?
15M
5M
3M
M
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the final value of M after solving the equation?
-1
-3
3
1
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a useful shortcut when solving equations with fractions?
Divide by the largest number
Multiply by zero to simplify
Use mental math to skip steps
Always add fractions first
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