SOLUTION: can you please help me with this solve x: 1/16x + 1/4 = 1/2 thank you julie

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Question 118772: can you please help me with this
solve x: 1/16x + 1/4 = 1/2
thank you
julie
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

%281%2F16%29x%2B1%2F4=1%2F2 Start with the given equation



%2816%29%28%281%2F16%29x%2B1%2F4%29=%2816%29%281%2F2%29 Multiply both sides by the LCM of 16. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)



x%2B4=8 Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side



x=8-4Subtract 4 from both sides


x=4 Combine like terms on the right side

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Answer:
So our answer is x=4