What you need to know
Check yourself against these “I can” statements.
- I can explain the difference between an equation, a formula and a function
- I can solve equations with a fraction on one side, e.g. (2x + 1)/3 = x − 4
- I can form and solve equations with fractions on both sides
Practise this topic
2 resources⚙️ Worksheet
Solving Equations with Algebraic Fractions
From ax/b + c = d to fractions on both sides, x in the denominator and equations that become quadratics. Ten difficulty levels, timed, click to reveal.
⬢ BlockbustersSolving Equations with Algebraic Fractions Blockbusters
Blockbusters with the questions from the Solving Equations with Algebraic Fractions worksheet: choose its levels for the ordinary hexagons and for the harder ★ ones. Show the answer and the worked solution, or play against the…
These are the pages for Solving Equations in the Year 9 scheme of work, following Pearson Edexcel Maths Progress Delta 3, then GCSE (9–1) Higher (1MA1). Open this topic in Mr Wells Maths to see it alongside the rest of the course.