SOLUTION: 1/2x+2/3=1/6

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Question 688058: 1/2x+2/3=1/6
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%281%2F2%29x%2B2%2F3=1%2F6 Start with the given equation.


6%28%281%2Fcross%282%29%29x%2B2%2Fcross%283%29%29=6%281%2Fcross%286%29%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 6 to clear any fractions.


3x%2B4=1 Distribute and multiply.


3x=1-4 Subtract 4 from both sides.


3x=-3 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-3%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


x=-1 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-1