This document contains instructions and examples for solving various types of fractional equations. It begins with solving simple equations of the form x+a=x-b and includes more complex equations involving variables with coefficients on both sides, as well as equations with parentheses and fractions. The final problem asks students to write and solve an equation to find an unknown number based on a word problem.

1. AIM: Solving Fractional Equations
Do Now
Solve the following equation.
x+4 =x-6
5 7
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2. Anticipatory Set
Find and correct the mistake.
3 k - 2 = 5k + 3
4 3
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3. 1
2 y - 9 = 2y + 3
3
3

4. 2
7x-6= 5x-4
9 9
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5. 3
1p - 2 = 1 p - 9
5 2
5

6. 4
16 + 5m - 22 = 2.5m - 42
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7. 5
1
(6x - 4) = 4x - 9
2
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8. 6
4
(-4x + 5) = -15x + 25
5
8

9. 7
9

10. 8
BEFORE YOU LEAVE
The sum of five and eight times a number is the
same as fifty plus one-half the number. Find the
number by writing and solving an equation.
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11. Mr. Tjersland's Math 7
Homework: Finish Cumulative Review Sheet
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