SOLUTION: can you please help me solve: (((x+1/6 = 4/3)))

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Question 173966This question is from textbook Algebra structure and method book 1
: can you please help me solve: (((x+1/6 = 4/3))) This question is from textbook Algebra structure and method book 1

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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can you please help me solve: x%2B1%2F6+=+4%2F3
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Multiply equation by 6 to get rid of the denominators; results:
6x + 1 = 2(4)
:
6x = 8 - 1
x = 7%2F6
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Check solution in original equation
7%2F6%2B1%2F6+=+4%2F3
7%2F6%2B1%2F6+=+8%2F6