SOLUTION: I need to solve this equation: 1/x + 1/2x = 1/6 I know the LCD is 6x, but I don't know what to do next. Thanks.

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Question 187489: I need to solve this equation:
1/x + 1/2x = 1/6
I know the LCD is 6x, but I don't know what to do next. Thanks.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/x + 1/2x = 1/6
I know the LCD is 6x, but I don't know what to do next.
Multiply thru by the LCD
6 + 3 = x
x = 9