Question

How could you eliminate the fractions to make solving the equation five-twelfths m plus two-twelfths equals eleven-twelfths easier?

Divide both sides of the equation by five-twelfths.

Divide both sides of the equation by twelve.

Multiply both sides of the equation by twelve.

Subtract two-twelfths from both sides of the equation.

can some please help

Answer 1

@LukeBlueFive can you help me with this one please

Answer 2

What's the "m" in the equation?

Answer 3

variable

Answer 4

Oh, okay. First, write out the equation:
\[\frac{5}{12}*m + \frac{2}{12} = \frac{11}{12}\]

Answer 5

okay now what

Answer 6

Next, go through the list of answers and try each one, looking for the one that eliminates the fractions.

Answer 7

You could also ask yourself what operation you could perform to both sides of the equation that would eliminate the fractions, specifically the twelves on the bottom.

Answer 8

i think it is 3

Answer 9

That's correct!

Answer 10

thank you for the help again @LukeBlueFive

Answer 11

No problem, anytime.