Fractions

Question 1

If there is a negative sign in the numerator I can manipulate it by…

Answer 1

Taking out the negative sign and putting it in-front of the entire fractional term - (2x+3/13y) = (-2x-3/13y)

Question 2

If I see two fractions with different denominators, how I can improve the ease of manipulation

Answer 2

Make into common denominator, LCM works. Can then treat the numerators like normal algebra while the new denominator hangs out

Question 3

Fractions should be used for what pair of operations versus decimals/percentages?

Answer 3

Multiplication and division. While D/% should be used for addition and subtraction

Question 4

Fraction busting is… exp:
1/2x + 1/3 = 5/6
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Answer 4

When you multiply both sides with a number that will create whole values. Look for LCM

Multiply each fraction by 6 and boom way easier equation