Solve simple algebraic fractions (equal to a number)

Solve simple algebraic fractions (equal to a number)

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will solve equations with algebraic fractions equal to a number.

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3 Questions

Q1.
1. Expand and simplify 4(y - 5) - 4
4y – 16
Correct answer: 4y – 24
4y + 20
4y + 24
Q2.
2. Expand and simplify 5y+ 4 (y - 5)
- 11
9 + 20
Correct answer: 9y – 20
9y + 20
Q3.
3. Solve 3(y + 2) + 2 = 17
y = - 3
y = 17
y = 3
Correct answer: y = 9

4 Questions

Q1.
I think of a number. I divide it by seven. My answer is 2.5. What number did I start with?
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A
B
C
Correct answer: D
Q2.
To solve this equation first multiply both sides of the equation by 7
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Correct answer: False
True
Q3.
Solve
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Correct answer: A
B
C
D
Q4.
True or False?
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Correct answer: False
True

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UnitMaths / Revise - Solving Equations

UnitMaths / Solving equations 2 (Simple algebraic fractions)