Solving linear equations involving fractions (AQA GCSE Further Maths): Quizzes
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What is the most effective strategy for solving linear equations that contain fractions?
What is the most effective strategy for solving linear equations that contain fractions?
Eliminate the fractions entirely
What key technique eliminates fractions from a linear equation?
What key technique eliminates fractions from a linear equation?
Finding the LCM of denominators
After finding the LCM of denominators, what should you multiply by it?
After finding the LCM of denominators, what should you multiply by it?
Every term in the equation
When multiplying a fraction by a whole number, which part of the fraction gets multiplied?
When multiplying a fraction by a whole number, which part of the fraction gets multiplied?
Only the numerator
Why do we multiply by the LCM rather than any other number?
Why do we multiply by the LCM rather than any other number?
It cancels denominators completely
What is the first step when solving linear equations with fractions?
What is the first step when solving linear equations with fractions?
Identify the denominators
How should you check your answer after solving the equation?
How should you check your answer after solving the equation?
Substitute back into original equation
In the example , what is the LCM of the denominators?
In the example , what is the LCM of the denominators?
6
What type of equation results after multiplying through by the LCM?
What type of equation results after multiplying through by the LCM?
A simpler linear equation
What does multiplying by the LCM leave you with instead of fractions?
What does multiplying by the LCM leave you with instead of fractions?
Whole number coefficients