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Manipulating a fraction in algebra

This math skill teaches how to manipulate and simplify algebraic fractions by multiplying both sides of an equation to isolate and solve for a variable. It includes combining and simplifying terms post-multiplication.

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Teaching Transcript

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Let's simplify this equation to solve for our mystery variable.

First, we can multiply both sides by 3 'B' to isolate our mystery variable

4 'A' times 3 'B' can be simplified to 12 times 'A' times 'B', or 12 'A' 'B'

Skill Practice

Manipulating a fraction in algebra

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