This math skill teaches how to solve for an unknown variable in a fraction equation by isolating the variable. It involves multiplying both sides by the variable to cancel it out on one side and then dividing both sides to solve for the variable.
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Manipulating a fraction in algebra orientation 3
Test your understanding of algebra fraction manipulation by practicing it! Work through the below exercises to use it in practice.
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If 9 is equal to 3 over something, what is that something?
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Let's multiply both sides by our mystery number so it cancels out on the right side. So now, something, times 9, is equal to 3
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Now we need to divide both sides by 9 so our mystery number is all alone
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Our mystery number is 3 divided by 9, or 3 ninths. This simplifies to one third.