Demystifying - Equations with fractions

Drills

Clearing fractions by multiplying every term by the common denominator.

Author note — to cover

Solve equations with numeric denominators, e.g. x/3 + 2 = 5, (x + 2)/3 = 4 and (2x − 1)/3 = (x + 2)/4, multiplying every term by the common denominator, whole-number terms included. Unknowns in the denominator lead to quadratics and are Higher via A18 rearrangement. Both tiers. (A17)

  • Fluency — direct questions on equations with fractions, limited to this lesson's stated scope (4 questions).
  • Application — use the same skill in unfamiliar or contextual questions without introducing a later method (4 questions).
  • Check — questions built around the exclusions and likely misconceptions named in the lesson brief (4 questions).

The test

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Where to go next

The method this drill practises is taught on Equations with fractions.