SOLUTION: Can you please show how to work out this problem? We're having a lot of trouble getting started. Are we suppose to divide to get a number that will then add up to 5? x +

Question 20075: Can you please show how to work out this problem? We're having a lot of trouble getting started. Are we suppose to divide to get a number that will then add up to 5?

x + x = 5 (I"m not sure how to show the fraction line)
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Answer by Earlsdon(6294) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You have:
Start by adding the two fractions. The common denominator is 4.

Multiply both sides of the equation by 4.
Divide both sides by 3.

x = 6 2/3 or 6.66...
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