SOLUTION: solve for x and check your answer. x/2+x/9=11/18

Question 184953: solve for x and check your answer.

x/2+x/9=11/18
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, Alan3354:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation. Take note that the LCD is 18.

Multiply EVERY term by the LCD to clear the fractions.

Simplify. Notice how the fractions are gone and we're left with a simple equation.

Combine like terms.

Divide both sides by 11 to isolate "x"

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the solution is

Check:

Start with the given equation.

Plug in the given solution

Multiply the first fraction by

Multiply the second fraction by

Add. Since both sides are equal, this verifies our answer.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve for x and check your answer.
x/2+x/9=11/18
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Multiply thru by 18
9x + 2x = 11
11x = 11
x = 1
You check it.
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