SOLUTION: Solve (finding a least common denominators). 1/3 - 6/x = 5/x Thanks in advance for anyone who can help!! :)

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Question 189696This question is from textbook Prentice Hall Algebra 1
: Solve (finding a least common denominators).
1/3 - 6/x = 5/x
Thanks in advance for anyone who can help!! :) This question is from textbook Prentice Hall Algebra 1

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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1%2F3+-+6%2Fx+=+5%2Fx Start with the given equation.


Multiply EVERY term by the LCD 3x to clear out the fractions.


x-3%286%29=3%285%29 Simplify


x-18=15 Multiply


x=15%2B18 Add 18 to both sides.


x=33 Combine like terms on the right side.


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So the answer is x=33