SOLUTION: could you please help me with this one solve. elimate fraction thanks for you help x/2 + x/3 = 20

Question 130373: could you please help me with this one
solve. elimate fraction thanks for you help

x/2 + x/3 = 20

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 6. 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

Combine like terms on the left side

Divide both sides by 5 to isolate x

Divide

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