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How Do You Solve a Two-Step Equation by Multiplying by a Reciprocal?

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Love those fractions?!? This lesson involves using the multiplication property of equality to eliminate the fraction in the given equation. In this equation, (2/3)( x-4)=4, the reciprocal of the fraction is used to eliminate it. The teacher then shows how to isolate the variable to solve the equation. Don't forget to check the answer.

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Concepts
addition property of equality, mathematical properties, fractions, multiplication property of equality, properties of multiplication, order of operations, evaluating expressions
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Additional Tags
fraction, order of operation, reciprocal, solving multi-step equations, addition property of equality, multiplication property of equality, math
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Resource Details
Grade
6th - 9th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:33
Audience
For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Flipped Classroom
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