IXL | Solve equations of the form px + q = r with fractions

Solve for

Write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number. Do not use decimals.

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Solve for

Write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number. Do not use decimals.

You can use inverse operations to solve an equation. Remember to perform the same operation on both sides of the equation.

To solve for

look at the equation and make a plan.

There are two operations on the right-hand side. Use inverse operations to undo addition before undoing multiplication.

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Subtract 1 from both sides

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Subtract 1 from both sides

Simplify

Multiply both sides by

Simplify

So,

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