Understanding Solving Two-Step Linear Equations with Fractions
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To solve $\tfrac{1}{2}x + 3 = 5$, first subtract 3 from both sides: $\tfrac{1}{2}x = 2$. Then multiply both sides by 2: $x = 4$.
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Quick Quiz
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Solve $\tfrac{1}{2}x + 3 = 5$
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Real-World Problem
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Intermediate
Teenager Scenario
You have $\frac{3}{4}$ of a cake. After eating the same fraction $x$ each day for two days, only $\frac{1}{4}$ remains. What fraction $x$ of the cake is eaten each day?
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If $\frac{1}{2}x + \frac{3}{5} = 4$, what is $x$?
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Solve $\frac{2}{3}x + \frac{5}{6} = 10$
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