Understanding Solving One-Step Linear Equations with Mixed Numbers: Multiplication
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Step 1: Identify the mixed number coefficient on the variable, e.g., $1\tfrac{1}{2}$. Step 2: Convert it to an improper fraction: $1\tfrac{1}{2} = \frac{3}{2}$. Step 3: Multiply both sides of the equation by the reciprocal of that fraction to isolate the variable.
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Solve: $\frac{5}{4} x = \frac{10}{9}$
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Solve for $x$: $1\tfrac{1}{4} x = \frac{5}{6}$
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If $\frac{7}{3} x = \frac{14}{9}$, what is $x$?
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Solve $\frac{11}{4} x = \frac{33}{16}$
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