Expressions and equations · Grades 9–10
Solve an equation with a fraction
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Example question
x/3 + 2 = 7
Work through it
- 1
x/3 = 5
Subtract 2 from both sides so the fraction term is alone.
- 2
x = 15
Multiply both sides by 3, the denominator, to undo division by 3.
Final answer
x = 15