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Worksheet #482731

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Fraction & Decimal Two-Step Equations

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Fraction & Decimal Two-Step Equations

Worksheet #482731

x = −2
x = −6
x = −10
x = −8
x = 6
x = 9
x = −5
x = −1
x = 1
x = −3
x = 5
x = −5
x = −4
x = 3
x = 5
x = 7
x = −8
x = 2
x = −4
x = −10

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What is fraction & decimal two-step equations?

Fraction and decimal two-step equations use the same balance principles as integer equations, but every inverse operation must preserve rational-number accuracy.

How to solve fraction & decimal two-step equations

Undo the added or subtracted fraction or decimal on both sides.
Divide both sides by the coefficient, using exact fraction arithmetic or careful decimal division.
Substitute the solution into the original equation to verify both sides match.

Worked example

0.5x + 1.25 = 4.25

Subtract 1.25 from both sides: 0.5x = 3.
Divide both sides by 0.5: x = 6.

Answer: x = 6

Common mistakes

Rounding a decimal before the equation is solved.
Adding or subtracting fractions without a common denominator.
Dividing only one term instead of both sides of the equation.

Practice tips

Convert terminating decimals to fractions when exact arithmetic feels easier.
Estimate the solution before calculating so a misplaced decimal is easier to spot.