SOLUTION: I need to know how to do this problem if x=1/3x+6 then what does x equal?

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Question 645128: I need to know how to do this problem
if x=1/3x+6 then what does x equal?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x=%281%2F3%29x%2B6 Start with the given equation.


3%28x%29=3%28%281%2Fcross%283%29%29x%2B6%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 3 to clear any fractions.


3x=x%2B18 Distribute and multiply.


3x-x=18 Subtract x from both sides.


2x=18 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=%2818%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x.


x=9 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=9

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