Solving Equations with Fractions
Grade 10th Grade · Math · 45 min· Standard B
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can solve complex equations involving fractions and rational expressions.
Warm-Up Video
Khan Academy · 4:08
Solving rational equations 2 | Polynomial and rational functions | Algebra II | Khan Academy
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
To solve rational equations with fractions, you can multiply both sides of the equation by the least common multiple of the denominators to eliminate the fractions.
- 2
In the given equation, multiplying both sides by 18x will eliminate the denominators of 2x, 3x, and 18.
- 3
After simplifying the equation 21 = 7x, we find that x = 3, which can be verified by substituting it back into the original equation.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Solve for x: 6/(5x) - 2/(7x) = 8/35”
Teacher Guide
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