Equations with fraction solutions
Divide both sides by the number in front of x. Write x as a fraction in lowest terms.
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Solve for x: −3x = 8. (Write x as a fraction in lowest terms.)
Answer: -8/3
Solve for x: 9x = 4. (Write x as a fraction in lowest terms.)
Answer: 4/9
Solve for x: −9x = −5. (Write x as a fraction in lowest terms.)
Answer: 5/9
Tip: Divide both sides by the number in front of x. Write x as a fraction in lowest terms.
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