SOLUTION: Why should we clear fractions when solving linear equations and inequalities? Demonstrate how this is done with an example. Why should we clear decimals when solving linear equatio

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Question 570745: Why should we clear fractions when solving linear equations and inequalities? Demonstrate how this is done with an example. Why should we clear decimals when solving linear equations and inequalities? Demonstrate how this is done with an example.
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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Because it makes solving them easier, that's the main reason. For example,



Clear fractions by cross-multiplying to get



Same reasoning applies to decimals.