SOLUTION: x/3-1/2=5/6

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Question 222460: x/3-1/2=5/6

Found 2 solutions by stanbon, drj:
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/3-1/2=5/6
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Multiply thru by 6 to get:
2x - 3 = 5
2x = 8
x = 4
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by drj(1380)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Step 1. Multiply 6 to both sides of the equation to get rid of denominators.





Step 2. Add 3 from to both sides of the equation





Step 3. Divide by 2 to both sides of the equation





Check with original equation...... which is a true statement.

Step 4. ANSWER:

I hope the above steps were helpful.

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