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Chapter 7: Solving Equations and Inequalities Section 7.3: Solving Multi-step Equations with Fractions and Decimals
Solving multi-step equations!!! Remember: When the coefficient of a variable in an equation is a fraction, you multiply by the reciprocal.
Solving multi-step equations!!! Solve: Multiply each side by the reciprocal
Solving multi-step equations!!! Solve: Add 6 to each side Multiply each side by the reciprocal
Solving multi-step equations-You try!!! Solve: Subtract 14 from each side Multiply each side by the reciprocal
Solving multi-step equations-You try!!! Solve: Distribute! Add 4 to each side Multiply each side by the reciprocal
Hint!!! When you have to distribute a fraction, instead, multiply both sides by the reciprocal. Example:
You try!!! Solve: Multiply both sides by the reciprocal Subtract 6 from each side
You try Again!!! Solve: Distributive property Subtract .8 from each side Divide each side by .4
Homework!!!!! Page 348: 1-8, 11-24