SOLUTION: please solve one half x + x over 3 = 5 over 6 thank you

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Question 197277: please solve

one half x + x over 3 = 5 over 6

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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%281%2F2%29x%2Bx%2F3=5%2F6 Start with the given equation.


Multiply EVERY term by the LCD 6 to clear any fractions.


3x%2B2x=5 Distribute and multiply.


5x=5 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=%285%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate x.


x=1 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=1