SOLUTION: could someone please help me solve this by eliminating to fraction 1/6v +1 = 1/4v -1

Question 130374: could someone please help me solve this by eliminating to fraction

1/6v +1 = 1/4v -1

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 12. 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 12 from both sides

Subtract 3v from both sides

Combine like terms on the left side

Combine like terms on the right side

Divide both sides by -1 to isolate v

Divide

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