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Solve Equations with rational expressions

Lesson

We've already looked at how to solve equations, whether that be in one, two or three steps. As you know, equations can involve a number of different operations and there are different methods for solving equations so click here if you need a refresher.

In this chapter, we are going to look at examples of equations that involve addition and subtraction of algebraic terms, including ones with fractions.

 

Examples 

Question 1

Solve $\frac{-7}{100}+\frac{x}{100}=\frac{7x}{100}+\frac{7}{100}$7100+x100=7x100+7100 for $x$x.

Think: How do we move these terms around to get $x$x by itself.

Do:

$\frac{-7}{100}+\frac{x}{100}$7100+x100 $=$= $\frac{7x}{100}+\frac{7}{100}$7x100+7100 Multiply all the terms by the common denominator, $100$100 
$-7+x$7+x $=$= $7x+7$7x+7 Rearrange the expression so all the $x$x terms are on one side
$-7-7$77 $=$= $7x-x$7xx Now let's simplify
$-14$14 $=$= $6x$6x  
$\frac{-14}{6}$146 $=$= $x$x Make $x$x the subject and simplify the fraction
$x$x $=$= $\frac{-7}{3}$73  

 

Question 2

Solve the following equation: $5x-\frac{104}{5}=x$5x1045=x

Question 3

Solve the following equation: $\frac{5x}{3}-3=\frac{3x}{8}$5x33=3x8

 

 

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