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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Manipulating a fraction in algebra
Test your understanding of manipulating a fraction in algebra by practicing it! Work through the below exercises to use it in practice.
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Let's simplify this equation to solve for our mystery variable.
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First, we can multiply both sides by 3 'B' to isolate our mystery variable
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4 'A' times 3 'B' can be simplified to 12 times 'A' times 'B', or 12 'A' 'B'