Justastranger
Justastranger Justastranger
  • 14-02-2019
  • Mathematics
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PLEASE HELP!!!!! Explain how to solve an equation when the variable in the equation is being multiplied by a fraction

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5naka
5naka 5naka
  • 14-02-2019

we can multiply the equation with the invers of that fraction

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mackenzieswem
mackenzieswem mackenzieswem
  • 14-02-2019
** this is just an example on how this works & may not be the actual equation you have**

1/2 • 3x = 3

multiply both sides by the inverse of the fraction ( 2/1, which is just 2)

3x = 6

then find x by dividing by 3

x = 2
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