SOLUTION: I have a linear equation where the variable "X" is one of the denominators: 1/2 + 2/X = 3/4 and I can not figure out how to proceed. Can you give suggestions on how to solve?

Question 1015737: I have a linear equation where the variable "X" is one of the denominators:
1/2 + 2/X = 3/4 and I can not figure out how to proceed. Can you give suggestions on how to solve?
Found 2 solutions by LinnW, fractalier:
Answer by LinnW(1048) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

First, add to each side

multiply each side by 4X

8 = X
Answer by fractalier(6550) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
We can multiply everything by the lowest common denominator, 4x, first.
That will clear all of the fractions.
OR
We can subtract the 1/2 from both sides, then cross-multiply.
You should end up with x = 8 in any case.
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