Manipulating a fraction in algebra orientation 2
This skill teaches how to solve for an unknown in a proportion by multiplying both sides of the equation by the denominator. This simplifies the equation to find the numerator directly.
🎙️
If 9 is equal to something over 3, what is that something?
🎙️
If we multiply both sides of the equals sign by 3, we can make the equation simpler. Our mystery number is equal to 9 times 3
🎙️
9 times 3 is 27, so our mystery number is 27.
Toggle Auto Play (On)
Audio Voice (Mobius Voice)
Toggle Teaching (Video)
Manipulating a fraction in algebra orientation 2
Test your understanding of manipulating algebra fraction by practicing it! Work through the below exercises to use it in practice.