SOLUTION: Could someone please help me with this Rational problem? 1/t + 1/2t + 1/3t = 5 Thanks for your help in advance. Elle J

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Question 146785: Could someone please help me with this Rational problem?
1/t + 1/2t + 1/3t = 5
Thanks for your help in advance. Elle J
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1%2Ft+%2B+1%2F%282t%29+%2B+1%2F%283t%29+=+5 Start with the given equation


Multiply all of the terms on both sides by the LCD 6t to clear the fractions.


6%2B3%2B2=30t Simplify


11=30t Combine like terms


11%2F30=t Divide both sides by 30 to isolate t



So the answer is t=11%2F30