SOLUTION: What are the correct steps to solve 2x/3=x/6+5

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Question 615516: What are the correct steps to solve 2x/3=x/6+5
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x%2F3=x%2F6%2B5 Start with the given equation.


6%282x%2Fcross%283%29%29=6%28x%2Fcross%286%29%2B5%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 6 to clear any fractions.


4x=x%2B30 Distribute and multiply.


4x-x=30 Subtract x from both sides.


3x=30 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=%2830%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


x=10 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=10