Equations with fractions or decimals
Linear equations and formulas · Stage 1
Recognize the pattern
Clear fractions after isolating the fractional term.
Useful ruleClear denominators first
Build on: ALG-01
Try it before reading the solution
Solve x/3 + 2 = 6.
This teaching example is original and is not an official SAT question.
Reasoning
Subtract 2 to get x/3 = 4; multiply by 3.
Answerx = 12
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Practice questions remain in English, as on the SAT.