 by multiplying both sides of the equal sign by the number in the denominator. Watch this video to learn more.

How Do You Isolate X When There’s a Number in the Denominator?

The number at the bottom of a fraction. It tells you the total number of equal parts in a whole.

If a term is moved to the other side of the equation, you need to change its sign in the process

Mathagon

How To Solve

Change Sides, Change Sign

x Is Multiplied

x in the Numerator

Parentheses

Linear Equations

What Is a Linear Equation?

When x is in the numerator, you isolate x by multiplying both sides of the equal sign by the number in the denominator. Watch this video to learn more.

How Do You Isolate x When There’s a Number in the Denominator?