What’s the Reciprocal? Part 2

What’s the Reciprocal? Part 2 is a Grade 6 equation activity that applies reciprocals to solving equations with fractional coefficients. Students compare more than one valid solution method, practice a few examples, and then race to solve an equation accurately with all steps shown. The first correct students can earn points for both speed and complete reasoning.

Use it after students understand reciprocal pairs and are ready to use them as inverse operations in equations. Comparing methods at the end helps students decide which approach feels most efficient and why. Create a free Find a Math Game account to generate teacher-ready lesson support for What’s the Reciprocal? Part 2. No credit card is required, with 3 lifetime lesson generations.