SOLUTION: Solve the equation by first clearing the fractions. 17/31x + 7/31= 15/31

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Question 171691: Solve the equation by first clearing the fractions.
17/31x + 7/31= 15/31
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%2817%2F31%29x%2B7%2F31=15%2F31 Start with the given equation.


31%28%2817%2Fcross%2831%29%29x%2B7%2Fcross%2831%29%29=31%2815%2Fcross%2831%29%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 31 to clear any fractions.


17x%2B7=15 Distribute and multiply.


17x=15-7 Subtract 7 from both sides.


17x=8 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%288%29%2F%2817%29 Divide both sides by 17 to isolate x.


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Answer:

So the answer is x=8%2F17 which approximates to x=0.471.