SOLUTION: Add and express your answer in simplest form: x/18+3x/18 I came up with 2x/9 What did I do wrong here? Thanks

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Question 86012: Add and express your answer in simplest form: x/18+3x/18 I came up with 2x/9 What did I do wrong here? Thanks
Answer by bucky(2189) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given:
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x%2F18%2B3x%2F18
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Unless you made a mistake copying or interpreting the problem, your answer is correct.
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The above expression becomes 4x%2F18 and this simplifies to 2x%2F9
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