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College Algebra: Solving Linear Equations with Fractions
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What is the first step when solving linear equations that contain fractions?
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What is the first step when solving linear equations that contain fractions?
The first step is to eliminate the fractions by using the least common denominator (LCD) to simplify the equation.
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What is the first step when solving linear equations that contain fractions?
The first step is to eliminate the fractions by using the least common denominator (LCD) to simplify the equation.
How do you eliminate fractions in a linear equation?
Multiply every term in the equation by the least common denominator (LCD) of all the fractions involved.