Question

Jenny is holding a fraction tile labeled 1/3. How many 1/3- fraction tiles are needed to equal the fraction tile labeled 1

Answer 1

3

Explanation:

Let

x -----> the number of 1/3 fraction tiles

we know that

The linear equation that represent this problem is equal to

`(1)/(3)x=1`

Solve for x

Multiply by 3 both sides to remove the fraction

`(1)/(3)x(3)=1(3)`

`x=3`

Verify

`(1)/(3)+(1)/(3)+(1)/(3)=1` -----> is correct

Three times 1/3 is equal 1