SOLUTION: 1/6x+5=13

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Question 667004: 1/6x+5=13
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%281%2F6%29x%2B5=13 Start with the given equation.


6%28%281%2Fcross%286%29%29x%2B5%29=6%2813%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 6 to clear any fractions.


x%2B30=78 Distribute and multiply.


x=78-30 Subtract 30 from both sides.


x=48 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=48