Real math help.
How Do You Solve an Equation with Variables on Both Sides and Fractions?
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Trying to solve an equation with variables and fractions on both sides of the equation? You can bet it involves finding a common denominator! To see what it takes, watch this tutorial.
Background Tutorials
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Introduction to Algebraic Expressions
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What is a Variable?
You can't do algebra without working with variables, but variables can be confusing. If you've ever wondered what variables are, then this tutorial is for you!
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Adding Real Numbers
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How Do You Find a Common Denominator and a Least Common Denominator?
This tutorial gives you some practice finding a common denominator and the least common denominator of three fractions. There's only one least common denominator, but there are many common denominators. This tutorial gives you one. Can you find another?
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Subtracting Real Numbers
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How Do You Subtract a Whole Number from a Fraction?
Subtracting a whole number from a fraction can be tricky. Luckily, watching this tutorial can make this subtraction no big deal!
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The Distributive Property
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How Do You Use the Distributive Property to Simplify an Expression?
In this tutorial you'll see how to apply the distributive property. Remember that this is important when you are trying to simplify an expression and get rid of parentheses!
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Properties of Equality
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What's the Multiplication Property of Equality?
Solving equations can be tough, especially if you've forgotten or have trouble understanding the tools at your disposal. One of those tools is the multiplication property of equality, and it lets you multiply both sides of an equation by the same number. Watch the video to see it in action!
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Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides
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How Do You Solve an Equation with Variables on Both Sides?
Trying to solve an equation with variables on both sides of the equal sign? Figure out how to get those variables together and find the answer with this tutorial!
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Further Exploration
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Solving Two-Step Equations
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How Do You Solve a Multi-Step Equation with Fractions by Multiplying Away the Fraction?
Trying to solve an equation involving a fraction? Just multiply the fraction away and then perform the order of operations in reverse! See how in this tutorial.
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How Do You Solve a Multi-Step Equation with Fractions Using Reverse Order of Operations and Reciprocals?
Trying to solve an equation involving a fraction? Just perform the order of operations in reverse! See how in this tutorial.
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