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What is the first step to eliminate the fractions in the equation $ rac{2x + 5}{3} - rac{x - 2}{2} = 1$?
What is the first step to eliminate the fractions in the equation $ rac{2x + 5}{3} - rac{x - 2}{2} = 1$?
- Multiply everything by 2
- Multiply everything by 5
- Multiply everything by 3
- Multiply everything by 6 (correct)
After eliminating the fractions, what will the equation look like?
After eliminating the fractions, what will the equation look like?
- 6(2x + 5) - 3(x - 2) = 6 (correct)
- 2(2x + 5) - 3(x - 2) = 6
- 3(2x + 5) - 6(x - 2) = 6
- 4x + 10 - 3(x - 2) = 6
What do you get when you simplify the left side of the equation after eliminating fractions?
What do you get when you simplify the left side of the equation after eliminating fractions?
- 12x + 30 - 4x + 4
- 12x + 30 - 3x + 6 (correct)
- 12x + 30 - 3x - 6
- 12x + 30 + 3x - 6
What is the next step after simplifying the left side to $9x + 36 = 6$?
What is the next step after simplifying the left side to $9x + 36 = 6$?
What is the final solution for x after solving the equation?
What is the final solution for x after solving the equation?
Flashcards
Equation
Equation
A mathematical statement that shows two expressions are equal using an equals sign (=).
Expression
Expression
A combination of numbers, variables, and operations.
Variable
Variable
A letter that represents an unknown value.
Solving an Equation
Solving an Equation
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Clearing Fractions
Clearing Fractions
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Study Notes
Equation
- An equation is a statement that the values of two mathematical expressions are equal.
- The given equation is $\frac{2x+5}{3} - \frac{x-2}{2} = 1$
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