In KS3 Maths, you'll dive into algebra, and one exciting part is dealing with equations. Equations might seem a bit tricky, especially when they involve fractions, but don't stress. This quiz is here to make fractional equations less daunting.
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Remember fractions? You know, numerators (the numbers above the line) and denominators (the ones below). Well, guess what? They pop up in fractional equations too. Once you grasp the rules, dealing with them becomes a breeze. Practice makes perfect, and soon, fractional equations will be a piece of cake for you.
The first questions in this quiz will refresh your memory on fractions, then we'll dive into the interesting stuff! Engage your brain, aim for full marks, but no need to rush. Take your time, read each question carefully, and submit your answers when you're ready.
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You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Equations
All the other answers might be true but we did ask for what the DICTIONARY tells us!
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One way to remember numerators and denominators is this - NUmerators are Never Under and Denominators are Down
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One way to remember numerators and denominators is this - NUmerators are Never Under and Denominators are Down
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11⁄3 is an example of an improper fraction; 3⁄11 is an example of a proper fraction
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To cross multiply, you multiply the denominator on the right hand side with the numerator on the left hand side and then vice versa with the other numbers. This gets you to the position of 2 x a = 3 x 9
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The correct answer is a = 13.5
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The correct answer is a = 20.25
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If you got it wrong then look through the workings in questions 6 and 7 above
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It might make it easier to think of the above equation as 9⁄a = 18⁄1
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We divide 6 by 2 to get the denominator 3, so we divide 5 by 2 to get the numerator (a) which is 2.5
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