SOLUTION: x/6-x/7=1

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Question 693120: x/6-x/7=1
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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%2F6-x%2F7=1 Start with the given equation.


42%28x%2Fcross%286%29-x%2Fcross%287%29%29=42%281%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 42 to clear any fractions.


7x-6x=42 Distribute and multiply.


x=42 Combine like terms on the left side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=42

Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply the entire equation by 42 to remove the fraction
42%28x%2F6%29-42%28x%2F7%29+=+42%281%29
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7x - 6x = 42 ==> combine like terms
highlight_green%28x+=+42%29
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