Solving Linear Equations With Fractions (Leaving Cert Mathematics): Quizzes
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What is the first step when solving linear equations with fractions?
What is the first step when solving linear equations with fractions?
Clear the fractions
For an equation with one fraction, what should you multiply both sides by?
For an equation with one fraction, what should you multiply both sides by?
The denominator
For equations with multiple fractions, what should you use to eliminate them?
For equations with multiple fractions, what should you use to eliminate them?
LCM of all denominators
What is the LCM of 5, 2, and 4?
What is the LCM of 5, 2, and 4?
20
Solve . What is ?
Solve . What is ?
When using the LCM method, which terms must be multiplied by the LCM?
When using the LCM method, which terms must be multiplied by the LCM?
Every term in the equation
Why use the LCM instead of other multiples when clearing fractions?
Why use the LCM instead of other multiples when clearing fractions?
It eliminates all fractions at once
What is the LCM of 3, 4, and 6?
What is the LCM of 3, 4, and 6?
12
Which is a common mistake when solving fraction equations?
Which is a common mistake when solving fraction equations?
Not multiplying constants by LCM
How should you verify your solution to a fraction equation?
How should you verify your solution to a fraction equation?
Substitute into original equation