How would you get x by itself: \frac{4}{5}x=1\frac{1}{2}

Multiply each side by \frac{5}{4}

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PA 2.6 Equations-fractions and decimals

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1
Dividing by a fraction is the same thing as...
Multiplying by its reciprocal
Dividing by its opposite
Multiplying by its opposite
Dividing by its reciprocal
2
Which property says you need to do the same thing to both sides to keep balance?
property of equality
property of equator
property of velocity
property of elevation
3
How do you get x by itself? x+\frac{3}{7}=-\frac{1}{3}
Add \frac{3}{7} to each side
Multiply each side by \frac{3}{7}
Divide each side by \frac{3}{7}
Add \frac{-3}{7} to each side
4
When subtracting decimals, the distance of the number closest to zero should be on top.
False
True
5
Solve for x: \frac{x}{-6}=-2\frac{1}{3}
x=14
x=-\frac{7}{18}
x=\frac{7}{18}
x=-14
6
Solve for x: \frac{x}{7.4}=-6.9
x=-7.59
x=51.06
x=7.59
x=-51.06
7
Solve for x: 0.189=-0.03x
x=63
x=-6.3
x=-0.063
x=-0.63
8
Solve for x: -\frac{2}{3}x=1\frac{1}{5}
1\frac{4}{5}
-\frac{4}{5}
-1\frac{4}{5}
\frac{4}{5}
9
You don't force decimals to line up when you multiply them.
False
True
10
Solve for x: x+26.9=12.74
x=-14.24
x=14.16
x=-14.16
x=14.24
11
What is your goal when solving an equation?
Get the variable by itself
Get the number by itself
Get the operation by itself
Get the equal sign by itself
12
You need to line up decimals when you add and subtract them.
False
True
13
If given a mixed number, you need to ...
Divide
Make it improper
make it proper
leave it alone
14
Solve for x: x-\frac{3}{4}=\frac{-1}{6}
x=\frac{-7}{12}
x=\frac{11}{12}
x=\frac{-11}{12}
x=\frac{7}{12}
15
Solve for x: 3.65+x=-1.4
x=-5.05
x=5.05
x=-2.25
x=2.25
16
How would you get x by itself: \frac{4}{5}x=1\frac{1}{2}
Mutliply each side by -\frac{5}{4}
Divide each side by \frac{5}{4}
Multiply each side by -\frac{4}{5}
Multiply each side by \frac{5}{4}
17
When dividing decimals, the divisor is allowed to be a decimal number.
False
True

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PA 2.6 Equations-fractions and decimals

17 termsStudBud Administration487 plays

Practice

Flashcards17 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 17

Answers

1
Dividing by a fraction is the same thing as...
Multiplying by its reciprocal
Dividing by its opposite
Multiplying by its opposite
Dividing by its reciprocal
2
Which property says you need to do the same thing to both sides to keep balance?
property of equality
property of equator
property of velocity
property of elevation
3
How do you get x by itself? x+\frac{3}{7}=-\frac{1}{3}
Add \frac{3}{7} to each side
Multiply each side by \frac{3}{7}
Divide each side by \frac{3}{7}
Add \frac{-3}{7} to each side
4
When subtracting decimals, the distance of the number closest to zero should be on top.
False
True
5
Solve for x: \frac{x}{-6}=-2\frac{1}{3}
x=14
x=-\frac{7}{18}
x=\frac{7}{18}
x=-14
6
Solve for x: \frac{x}{7.4}=-6.9
x=-7.59
x=51.06
x=7.59
x=-51.06
7
Solve for x: 0.189=-0.03x
x=63
x=-6.3
x=-0.063
x=-0.63
8
Solve for x: -\frac{2}{3}x=1\frac{1}{5}
1\frac{4}{5}
-\frac{4}{5}
-1\frac{4}{5}
\frac{4}{5}
9
You don't force decimals to line up when you multiply them.
False
True
10
Solve for x: x+26.9=12.74
x=-14.24
x=14.16
x=-14.16
x=14.24
11
What is your goal when solving an equation?
Get the variable by itself
Get the number by itself
Get the operation by itself
Get the equal sign by itself
12
You need to line up decimals when you add and subtract them.
False
True
13
If given a mixed number, you need to ...
Divide
Make it improper
make it proper
leave it alone
14
Solve for x: x-\frac{3}{4}=\frac{-1}{6}
x=\frac{-7}{12}
x=\frac{11}{12}
x=\frac{-11}{12}
x=\frac{7}{12}
15
Solve for x: 3.65+x=-1.4
x=-5.05
x=5.05
x=-2.25
x=2.25
16
How would you get x by itself: \frac{4}{5}x=1\frac{1}{2}
Mutliply each side by -\frac{5}{4}
Divide each side by \frac{5}{4}
Multiply each side by -\frac{4}{5}
Multiply each side by \frac{5}{4}
17
When dividing decimals, the divisor is allowed to be a decimal number.
False
True