SOLUTION: can you please help me with this solve x: 1/16x + 1/4 = 1/2 thank you julie

Question 118772: can you please help me with this
solve x: 1/16x + 1/4 = 1/2
thank you
julie
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation

Multiply both sides by the LCM of 16. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)

Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side

Subtract 4 from both sides

Combine like terms on the right side

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