SOLUTION: 1/6x+1/4x=-1

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Question 683946: 1/6x+1/4x=-1
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%281%2F6%29x%2B%281%2F4%29x=-1 Start with the given equation.


12%28%281%2Fcross%286%29%29x%2B%281%2Fcross%284%29%29x%29=12%28-1%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 12 to clear any fractions.


2x%2B3x=-12 Distribute and multiply.


5x=-12 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=%28-12%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate x.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-12%2F5