One Step Equation with a Mixed Number

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Taught by mrbrianmclogan
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Lesson Summary:

This lesson teaches how to solve a one-step equation with a mixed number. The instructor demonstrates converting the mixed number into an improper fraction and then solving the equation by subtracting the fraction from both sides while also finding a common denominator. The final answer is a fraction, which can be simplified.

Lesson Description:

Solving a one step equation with a mixed number

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Questions answered by this video:
  • How do I solve a one step equation when the variable is being added to a number?
  • How do I solve a one step equation that has a mixed number in it?
  • How do I convert a mixed number to a fraction?
  • How do I subtract 2 fractions that have different denominators?
  • What does w equal in the equation (2/3)+w=1 (1/2)?
  • Staff Review

    • Currently 4.0/5 Stars.
    In this lesson, the teacher shows how to solve a one step equation by using subtraction. There is a mixed number and a fraction in the equation, so he briefly goes over converting a mixed number to an improper fraction and subtracting fractions with different denominators as well.