Linear and Quadratic Equations

Question 1

Solving an Equation

When given an EQUATION with a FRACTION and asked to solve the equation as a whole, where do you start?

Answer 1

1. Use COMMON IDENTITY rules to reduce the EXPRESSIONS to their simplest form.
2. FACTOR out like TERMS.
3. CANCEL any terms that are COMMON in the NUMERATOR and DENOMINATOR.

Question 2

Solving an Equation for a Variable

When given an EQUATION with a FRACTION and asked to SOLVE for a VARIABLE, where do you start?

Answer 2

1. Remove the FRACTION from the equation.
2. Group like terms.
3. Solve for required VARIABLE.

Question 3

Complex Fractions

What are the steps you need to follow when solving a COMPLEX FRACTION?

Answer 3

1. Reduce the NUMERATOR to a SIMPLE FRACTION.
2. Reduce the DENOMINATOR to a SIMPLE FRACTION.

Question 4

Equations with Fractions

What do you do first when solving an EQUATION with FRACTIONS.

Answer 4

Get rid of the FRACTIONS.
1. Cross Multiply.
2. Multiply by a LCD.