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Question 635243: how do i solve the equation 1/6-x/2=x-5
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Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

Note:  Goal is to isolate the variable on one side of the Equation

That gives a plan of action!

   ||Multiplying thru by 6 so as all denominators = 1

 1 - 3x =2( x-5)    |Distribute the 2 to remove the parenthesis 

 1 - 3x = 2x - 10   |Adding 3x to both sides

    1 = 5x - 10      |Adding 10 to both sides

    11 = 5x 

     

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