SOLUTION: 1/x + 2/x = 6 It asks that i solve the equation. I got it down to 3/x = 6 and that would make x=2 but when i plug that into equation it does not equal.

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: 1/x + 2/x = 6 It asks that i solve the equation. I got it down to 3/x = 6 and that would make x=2 but when i plug that into equation it does not equal.      Log On


   

Question 181109: 1/x + 2/x = 6
It asks that i solve the equation. I got it down to 3/x = 6 and that would make x=2 but when i plug that into equation it does not equal.
Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1%2Fx%2B2%2Fx=6
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3%2Fx=6
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3=6xmultiplied both sides by x
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x=3%2F6=1%2F2
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you had the right idea...and as get smart would say "missed it by that much"