SOLUTION: Solve {{{x/3-x/6=2}}}

Question 117123: Solve

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation

In order to add these fractions, we need to have a common denominator. Notice how the LCM of the denominators 3 and 6 are 6 (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver). So we need to get the denominator 3 to 6

Multiply by to get the denominator to 6

Multiply the fractions

Since we have a common denominator, we can combine the fractions

Combine the numerators

Combine like terms

Multiply both sides by 6

Multiply

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Answer:
So our answer is

Check:

Start with the given equation

Plug in the solution

Divide

Divide. Since the two sides of the equation are equal, this verifies our answer.

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