SOLUTION: x/3 +2= x/2 I'm not sure how to solve with x on both sides of the equation. I really need help with being shown the steps to solve this. Thanks

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Question 703774: x/3 +2= x/2
I'm not sure how to solve with x on both sides of the equation. I really need help with being shown the steps to solve this. Thanks

Found 2 solutions by lwsshak3, josgarithmetic:
Answer by lwsshak3(11628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/3 +2= x/2
multiply both sides by LCD=6 to rid of fractions
2x+12=3x
add -2x to both sides
x=12

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Your equation as written means:


Add -x/3 to both sides; multiply both sides by 6;

12=3x-2x
12=x
Done.

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