1. 1 ©Evergreen Public Schools 2010 7/15/10 Teacher Notes This lesson is an alternative to section 5-6 Reciprocals Methodology: Multiply by common denominator to remove fractions. Day 1 – same denominators Day 2 – different denominators Good day for whiteboards.

2. 2 ©Evergreen Public Schools 2010 I can solve equations in one variable that contain fractions. What would you do to solve the equation ½x – 1 = ¾ x + 2? What would you do to solve the equation ½x – 1 = ¾ x + 2?

3. 3 ©Evergreen Public Schools 2010 LaunchLaunch Solve You solved problems like this yesterday.

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5. 5 Use Tara’s method to solve. 1) 2) Solve with a Partner Why is this one different?

6. 6 ©Evergreen Public Schools 2010 6 Team Practice 3)4) 5)6)

7. 7 ©Evergreen Public Schools 2010 Debrief To solve the equation Nick said he would multiply by 24. Mitch said he would multiply by 12. Which method works?

8. 8 ©Evergreen Public Schools 2010 5 3 1 2 4 Learning Target Did you hit the target? I can solve equations in one variable that contain fractions. Rate your understanding of the target from 1 to 5. 5 is a bullseye!

9. 9 ©Evergreen Public Schools 2010 Practice Practice 11.2 Equations with Fractions

10. 10 ©Evergreen Public Schools 2010 Solve