IM: 7.5.15: Solving Equations with Rational Numbers (Lesson)

The variables  through  all represent different numbers. Find numbers that make each equation true.

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\frac{3}{5}\cdot\frac{5}{3}=a

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7\cdot b=1

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Use the applet to complete the following task below.

https://curriculum.illustrativemathematics.org/MS/students/2/5/15/index.html
[Scroll to the tool under "15.2: Match Solutions"]

Match each equation to a value that makes it true by dragging the answer to the corresponding equation. Be prepared to explain your reasoning.

The Hiking Club is on a trip to hike up a mountain.

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The members increased their elevation 290 feet during their hike this morning. Now they are at an elevation of 450 feet.

-Explain how to find their elevation before the hike.
-Han says the equation describes the situation. What does the variable represent?
-Han says that he can rewrite his equation as to solve for . Compare Han's strategy to your strategy for finding the beginning elevatio

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The temperature fell 4 degrees in the last hour. Now it is 21 degrees. Write and solve an equation to find the temperature it was 1 hour ago.

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The cost of the hiking trip this year is \frac{2}{3} of the cost of last year's trip. This year's trip cost $32. Write and solve an equation to find the cost of last year's trip.

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A number line is shown below. The numbers 0 and 1 are marked on the line, as are two other rational numbers a and b.

Decide which of the following numbers are positive and which are negative.

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Your teacher will give you a set of cards with numbers on them.

Match numbers with their additive inverses.
Next, match numbers with their multiplicative inverses.
What do you notice about the numbers and their inverses?

	Positive	Negative
a-1
a-2
-b
a+b
a-b
ab+1

	Positive	Negative
a-1
a-2
-b
a+b
a-b
ab+1

IM: 7.5.15: Solving Equations with Rational Numbers (Lesson)

\frac{3}{5}\cdot\frac{5}{3}=a

7\cdot b=1

The temperature fell 4 degrees in the last hour. Now it is 21 degrees. Write and solve an equation to find the temperature it was 1 hour ago.

The cost of the hiking trip this year is \frac{2}{3} of the cost of last year's trip. This year's trip cost $32. Write and solve an equation to find the cost of last year's trip.

A number line is shown below. The numbers 0 and 1 are marked on the line, as are two other rational numbers a and b.

Decide which of the following numbers are positive and which are negative.

Your teacher will give you a set of cards with numbers on them.

Match numbers with their additive inverses.
Next, match numbers with their multiplicative inverses.
What do you notice about the numbers and their inverses?

\frac{3}{5}\cdot\frac{5}{3}=a

7\cdot b=1

c\cdot d=1

-6+6=e

11+f=0

g+h=0

The temperature fell 4 degrees in the last hour. Now it is 21 degrees. Write and solve an equation to find the temperature it was 1 hour ago.

The cost of the hiking trip this year is \frac{2}{3} of the cost of last year's trip. This year's trip cost $32. Write and solve an equation to find the cost of last year's trip.

A number line is shown below. The numbers 0 and 1 are marked on the line, as are two other rational numbers a and b.

Decide which of the following numbers are positive and which are negative.

Your teacher will give you a set of cards with numbers on them.

Match numbers with their additive inverses.
Next, match numbers with their multiplicative inverses.
What do you notice about the numbers and their inverses?

c\cdot d=1

-6+6=e

11+f=0

g+h=0

IM: 7.5.15: Solving Equations with Rational Numbers (Lesson)

IM: 7.5.15: Solving Equations with Rational Numbers (Lesson)

\frac{3}{5}\cdot\frac{5}{3}=a

7\cdot b=1

The temperature fell 4 degrees in the last hour. Now it is 21 degrees. Write and solve an equation to find the temperature it was 1 hour ago.

The cost of the hiking trip this year is \frac{2}{3} of the cost of last year's trip. This year's trip cost $32. Write and solve an equation to find the cost of last year's trip.

A number line is shown below. The numbers 0 and 1 are marked on the line, as are two other rational numbers a and b.Decide which of the following numbers are positive and which are negative.

Your teacher will give you a set of cards with numbers on them.Match numbers with their additive inverses.Next, match numbers with their multiplicative inverses.What do you notice about the numbers and their inverses?

\frac{3}{5}\cdot\frac{5}{3}=a

7\cdot b=1

c\cdot d=1

-6+6=e

11+f=0

g+h=0

The temperature fell 4 degrees in the last hour. Now it is 21 degrees. Write and solve an equation to find the temperature it was 1 hour ago.

The cost of the hiking trip this year is \frac{2}{3} of the cost of last year's trip. This year's trip cost $32. Write and solve an equation to find the cost of last year's trip.

A number line is shown below. The numbers 0 and 1 are marked on the line, as are two other rational numbers a and b.Decide which of the following numbers are positive and which are negative.

Your teacher will give you a set of cards with numbers on them.Match numbers with their additive inverses.Next, match numbers with their multiplicative inverses.What do you notice about the numbers and their inverses?

c\cdot d=1

-6+6=e

11+f=0

g+h=0

A number line is shown below. The numbers 0 and 1 are marked on the line, as are two other rational numbers a and b.

Decide which of the following numbers are positive and which are negative.

Your teacher will give you a set of cards with numbers on them.

Match numbers with their additive inverses.
Next, match numbers with their multiplicative inverses.
What do you notice about the numbers and their inverses?

A number line is shown below. The numbers 0 and 1 are marked on the line, as are two other rational numbers a and b.

Decide which of the following numbers are positive and which are negative.

Your teacher will give you a set of cards with numbers on them.

Match numbers with their additive inverses.
Next, match numbers with their multiplicative inverses.
What do you notice about the numbers and their inverses?