17/05/23 We are learning about: Solving equations with algebraic fractions
We are
Key terms:
learning
Add, to:
cancel,
Solve
common
equations
denominator,
involving algebraic
divide, expand,
fractions.
factorise, multiply, simplify, solve, subtract, term
Ex1 Solve, 4 1 Ex2 Solve, 1 3
5 1
Solution
Solution
Find a 2 5 Find a 3 5
common common
denominator 5( 4) 2( 1) denominator 5( 1) 3( 3)
5 1
and add the
fractions.
10 and add the
fractions.
15
Multiply by the denominator and expand Multiply by the denominator and expand
It’s easier to write It’s easier to write
as a single fraction 5 20 2 2 50 as a single fraction
5 5 3 9 15
straight away. Simplify and solve. straight away. Simplify and solve.
7 22 50 2 14 15
22 22 14 14
7 28 2 1
7 7 2 2
𝑥4 𝑥¿ 1
2
• Developing learners will be able to solve equations involving algebraic fractions with numerical denominators.
KEY TERMS
• Secure learners will be able to solve equations involving algebraic fractions with algebraic denominators.
• Excelling learners will be able to solve unfamiliar problems involving solving equations with algebraic fractions.
17/05/23 We are learning about: Solving equations with algebraic fractions
We are
Key terms:
learning
Add, to:
cancel,
Solve
common
equations
denominator,
involving algebraic
divide, expand,
fractions.
factorise, multiply, simplify, solve, subtract, term
Q1 Solve the following equations.
Solution
3 4 2 7 7
[a] 2 1 [e] 6 3
4 5 2 4
1 3 6 5 2 3 𝑥 ¿− 1
[b] 4 [f] 2
2 6 3 4 2
1 1 17 3 3 8
[c] 1 [g] 9 9
4 6 6 5
2 3 𝑥 ¿− 6 2 7 6 8
[d]
2 3
1
5
[h]
6 2
6 𝑥 ¿ 11
• Developing learners will be able to solve equations involving algebraic fractions with numerical denominators.
KEY TERMS
• Secure learners will be able to solve equations involving algebraic fractions with algebraic denominators.
• Excelling learners will be able to solve unfamiliar problems involving solving equations with algebraic fractions.
17/05/23 We are learning about: Solving equations with algebraic fractions
We are
Key terms:
learning
Add, to:
cancel,
Solve
common
equations
denominator,
involving algebraic
divide, expand,
fractions.
factorise, multiply, simplify, solve, subtract, term
Q2 Solve the following equations.
Solution
3 1 5 7 𝑥¿ 1 8 1 4 5 𝑥 ¿ 19
[a] 2 [e] 3
2 6 7 5 2 12
6 1 3 1 𝑥 ¿ 20 3 2 5 6 𝑥 ¿ 16
[b] 10 [f] 7
3 7 3 6 7 3
2 5 3 1 𝑥 ¿− 3 [g] 9 8 4 3 𝑥¿ 4
[c] 2 5
2 5 4 6 5 3
2 4 2 3 𝑥¿ 3 2 7 2 8 𝑥 ¿ 13
[d] 1 [h] 5
7 2 2 6 3 2
• Developing learners will be able to solve equations involving algebraic fractions with numerical denominators.
KEY TERMS
• Secure learners will be able to solve equations involving algebraic fractions with algebraic denominators.
• Excelling learners will be able to solve unfamiliar problems involving solving equations with algebraic fractions.
17/05/23 We are learning about: Solving equations with algebraic fractions
We are
Key terms:
learning
Add, to:
cancel,
Solve
common
equations
denominator,
involving algebraic
divide, expand,
fractions.
factorise, multiply, simplify, solve, subtract, term
Ex3 Solve, 4 5 Ex4 Solve, 3 4
1 1
Solution
Solution
6 8 6 9
4( 8) 5( 6) 3( 9) 4( 6)
1 1
( 6)( 8) ( 6)( 9)
Multiply by the denominator and expand Multiply by the denominator and expand
4 32 5 30 ( 6)( 8) 3 27 4 24 ( 6)( 9)
Simplify LHS and expand RHS Simplify LHS and expand RHS
9 62 2
14 48 7 51 2
15 54
Set the quadratic equal to 0 Set the quadratic equal to 0
Factors of 14 Factors of 105
9 62 9 62 7 51 7 51
1, 14 0 2
5 14 1, 105 0 2
22 105
2, 7 0 ( 7)( 2) 3, 35 0 ( 15)( 7)
5,21
-7 2 7,15 15 7
• Developing learners will be able to solve equations involving algebraic fractions with numerical denominators.
KEY TERMS
• Secure learners will be able to solve equations involving algebraic fractions with algebraic denominators.
• Excelling learners will be able to solve unfamiliar problems involving solving equations with algebraic fractions.
17/05/23 We are learning about: Solving equations with algebraic fractions
We are
Key terms:
learning
Add, to:
cancel,
Solve
common
equations
denominator,
involving algebraic
divide, expand,
fractions.
factorise, multiply, simplify, solve, subtract, term
Q3 Solve the following equations.
Solution
2 4 -7 1 6 1
[a] 2 [e] 1
6 8 -4 2 7 4 5
4 2 6 1 4 1
[b] 3 [f] 1
5 8 9 2 5 2 4
2 4 8 5 2 3
[c] 2 [g] 1
9 7 11 2 3 6 9
3 2 2 2 5 -1
[d] 1 [h] 1
1 3 7 5 2 4 2
• Developing learners will be able to solve equations involving algebraic fractions with numerical denominators.
KEY TERMS
• Secure learners will be able to solve equations involving algebraic fractions with algebraic denominators.
• Excelling learners will be able to solve unfamiliar problems involving solving equations with algebraic fractions.
17/05/23 We are learning about: Solving equations with algebraic fractions
We are
Key terms:
learning
Add, to:
cancel,
Solve
common
equations
denominator,
involving algebraic
divide, expand,
fractions.
factorise, multiply, simplify, solve, subtract, term
Q4 Solve the following equations.
Solution
4 6 1 6 4 4
[a] 2 [e] 2
2 1 4 7 3 2 3 3 7 2
5 3 6 3 6 -1
[b] 1 [f] 3
2 6 2 6 -2 4 7 2 5 -2
6 4 1 3 2 -1
[c] 2 [g] 1
4 1 2 3 -1 4 9 2 7 -3
2 4 3 3 5 1
[d] 2 [h] 2
4 9 2 3 2 2 1 2 7 5
• Developing learners will be able to solve equations involving algebraic fractions with numerical denominators.
KEY TERMS
• Secure learners will be able to solve equations involving algebraic fractions with algebraic denominators.
• Excelling learners will be able to solve unfamiliar problems involving solving equations with algebraic fractions.
