SOLUTION: I know I know how to answer this question, but the procedure escapes me for now. Please show me how to solve this problem for x: 2/x + x/6 = 4 Thank you

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Question 830182: I know I know how to answer this question, but the procedure escapes me for now.
Please show me how to solve this problem for x: 2/x + x/6 = 4
Thank you
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Lowest or simplest common denominator is 6x.
Multiply both members by 6x and this clears the fractions.

6x%282%2Fx+%2B+x%2F6%29=6x%284%29
12%2Bx%5E2=24x
Take the next step.