SOLUTION: x/2 - x/3 = 9 im thinking to hard again.

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Question 119859: x/2 - x/3 = 9 im thinking to hard again.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%2F2-x%2F3=9 Start with the given equation



%286%29%28x%2F2-x%2F3%29=%286%29%289%29 Multiply both sides by the LCM of 6. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)



3x-2x=54 Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side



x=54 Combine like terms on the left side

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Answer:
So our answer is x=54