1. Solving Equations With Fractions
COURSE 2 LESSON 4-6
Solve x – 3 = 6. 3 8
x – 3 = 6 3 8
Add 3 to each side.
x – = 6 + 3 3 8
Simplify.
x = 9 3 8
Multiply each side by , the reciprocal of .
Simplify.
• x = • 3 8 9 1
Multiply.
1x = 24 1
Simplify.
x = 24
Check (24) – 3 = 9 – 3 = 6. 3 8
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2. Solving Equations With Fractions
COURSE 2 LESSON 4-6
Solve each equation.
1. a = c = 4
– 8 = 2 4. k – 1 = 5 1 3 5 6 1 5
a = 5 1 2
c = 20 h 7 3 4
k = 6 3 4
h = 70
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