Solving Equations Containing Fractions Section 4.8 Solving Equations Containing Fractions
Properties Addition Property of Equality Let a, b, and c represent numbers. If a = b then a + c = b + c Multiplication Property of Equality If a = b then ac = bc
Methods Two methods Solve equation with fractions. Solve equation by Multiplying by LCD to eliminate fractions.
Solve Equation with Fractions. Steps Distributed property. Combine like terms on the same side. Use the Addition Property to move variables to one side, simplify. Use the Addition Property to move constant to the other side, simplify. Use Multiplication Property to cancel coefficient. Solve and Check
Example Solve and check
Multiply by LCD, eliminate fractions. Steps Distributed property. Find LCD, multiply all terms with the LCD. Combine like terms on the same side. Use the Addition Property to move variables to one side, simplify. Use the Addition Property to move constant to the other side, simplify. Use Multiplication Property to cancel coefficient. Solve and Check
Example Solve and check
Example Solve and check
Example Solve and check
Example Solve and check
Example Solve and check
Example Solve and check