Solving linear equations involving fractions (AQA GCSE Further Maths): Flashcards
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Best strategy for solving linear equations with fractions
Best strategy for solving linear equations with fractions
Eliminate the fractions entirely
What does LCM stand for?
What does LCM stand for?
Least Common Multiple
Technique to eliminate fractions from equations
Technique to eliminate fractions from equations
Find LCM of denominators, multiply every term by it
Part of fraction multiplied when multiplying by whole number
Part of fraction multiplied when multiplying by whole number
Only the numerator
Part of fraction unchanged when multiplying by whole number
Part of fraction unchanged when multiplying by whole number
The denominator
Why use LCM to clear fractions
Why use LCM to clear fractions
Clears all fractions at once; denominators cancel completely
Definition: LCM of denominators
Definition: LCM of denominators
Smallest number all denominators divide into evenly
Method to verify answer in fraction equations
Method to verify answer in fraction equations
Substitute answer back into original equation
Which terms to multiply by LCM
Which terms to multiply by LCM
Every single term, not just the fractions
Result after multiplying by LCM
Result after multiplying by LCM
Simpler linear equation with no fractions