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2-7 Solving Equations with Rational Numbers
Learn to solve equations with rational
numbers.
2-7 Solving Equations with Rational Numbers
Additional Examples 1A: Solving Equations with
Decimals
Solve.
m + 4.6 = 9
m + 4.6 = 9
– 4.6 = – 4.6
m = 4.4
Use the Subtraction
Property of Equality.
Subtract 4.6 from
both sides.
Remember!
Once you have solved an equation it is a good
idea to check your answer. To check your
answer, substitute your answer for the variable
in the original equation.
2-7 Solving Equations with Rational Numbers
Additional Examples 1B: Solving Equations with
Decimals
Solve.
8.2p = –32.8
8.2p = –32.8
8.2
8.2
p = –4
Use the Division Property
of Equality. Divide both
sides by 8.2
2-7 Solving Equations with Rational Numbers
Additional Examples 1C: Solving Equations with
Decimals
Solve.
x
= 15
1.2
x
= 1.2 • 15
1.2 •
1.2
x = 18
Use the Multiplication
Property of Equality. Multiply
both sides by 1.2
2-7 Solving Equations with Rational Numbers
Check It Out: Example 1A & 1B
Solve.
A. m + 9.1 = 3
m + 9.1 = 3
–9.1 = –9.1
m = –6.1
Use the Subtraction
Property of Equality.
Subtract 9.1 from
both sides.
B. 5.5b = 75.9
75.9
5.5 b
=
5.5
5.5
b = 13.8
Use the Division Property
of Equality. Divide both
sides by 5.5
2-7 Solving Equations with Rational Numbers
Check It Out: Example 1C
Solve.
y = 90
C. 4.5
y
= 4.5 • 90
4.5 •
4.5
y = 405
Use the Multiplication
Property of Equality. Multiply
both sides by 4.5
2-7 Solving Equations with Rational Numbers
Additional Example 2A: Solving Equations with
Fractions
Solve.
3
2
n+ =–
7
7
2 2
3 2
n– + =– –
7 7
7 7
n=–
5
7
2
Subtract
from both sides.
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2-7 Solving Equations with Rational Numbers
Additional Example 2B: Solving Equations with
Fractions
Solve.
1 2
y– =
6 3
1 y 1
2 1
+ – = +
6
6
3 6
4 1
y= +
6 6
5
y=
6
1
Add to both sides.
6
Find a common denominator; 6.
Simplify.
2-7 Solving Equations with Rational Numbers
Additional Example 2C: Solving Equations with
Fractions
Solve.
5
5x
=
8
6
5
Divide both sides by .
6
Simplify.
2-7 Solving Equations with Rational Numbers
Check It Out: Example 2A
Solve.
5
1
=–
9
9
1 1
5 1
n– + =– –
9 9
9 9
2
n=–
3
n+
1
Subtract 9 from both sides.
6
Simplify – .
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2-7 Solving Equations with Rational Numbers
Check It Out: Example 2B
Solve.
1 3
y– 2 =
4
1 y 1
3 1
+ – = +
2
2
4 2
3 2
+
4 4
1
y=1
4
y=
1
Add to both sides.
2
Find a common denominator; 4.
Simplify.
2-7 Solving Equations with Rational Numbers
Check It Out: Example 2C
Solve.
6
3x
=
19
8
Divide both sides by
x =
16
19
Simplify.
3
.
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2-7 Solving Equations with Rational Numbers
Lesson Quizzes
Standard Lesson Quiz
Lesson Quiz for Student Response Systems
2-7 Solving Equations with Rational Numbers
Lesson Quiz: Part I
Solve.
1. x – 23.3 = 17.8
x = 41.1
3
2
2. j +
= –14
4
3
5
j = –15
12
3. 9y = 3
5
y= 1
15
d = 23
4.
4
8
1
d=9
2
2-7 Solving Equations with Rational Numbers
Lesson Quiz: Part II
2
5. Tamara can mow 5 acre in one hour. If
her yard is 2 acres, how many hours will
it take her to mow the entire yard?
5 hours
2-7 Solving Equations with Rational Numbers
Lesson Quiz for Student Response Systems
1. Solve.
a – 36 = 44.9
A. a = 36.7
B. a = 49.2
C. a = 59.9
D. a = 80.9
2-7 Solving Equations with Rational Numbers
Lesson Quiz for Student Response Systems
2. Solve.
c + 3 = –11 4
4
5
A. c = 12 11
20
C. c = 11 4
5
B. c = –12 11
20
D. c = 113
4
2-7 Solving Equations with Rational Numbers
Lesson Quiz for Student Response Systems
3. Solve.
8e = 2
3
A. e = 8 2
3
C. e = 1
12
B. e = 5 1
3
D. e = 3
20
2-7 Solving Equations with Rational Numbers
Lesson Quiz for Student Response Systems
4. Solve.
h = 35
3
6
A. h = 9 1
2
C. h = 11 1
2
B. h = 10 1
2
D. h = 12 1
2