Solve Equations with Cross Products

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Main concept

Solve equations with fractions using cross products Cross products mean multiplying in a criss cross pattern

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Goal

Isolate the variable x

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Inverse operations

Addition and subtraction undo each other Multiplication and division undo each other

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Golden rule

Keep the equation balanced Do the same thing to both sides

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Check answer

Substitute the value back into the equation

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Cross product rule

If a over c = b over d then a times d = c times b

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Example

5 over 6 = x over 9 → cross multiply → 5 × 9 = 6x → 45 = 6x → divide by 6 → x = 7.5

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