SOLUTION: How would I solve by first eliminating the fractions? x/2 - x/3 = 5

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Question 4961: How would I solve by first eliminating the fractions?
x/2 - x/3 = 5

Answer by Abbey(339)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Multiply the equation by the lowest common denominator, in this example it is six:




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