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: can you help me solve x-1/3x-1/2x-5=0 This question is from textbook Algebra and Trigonometry

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x-%281%2F3%29x-%281%2F2%29x-5=0 Start with the given equation.


6%28x-%281%2Fcross%283%29%29x-%281%2Fcross%282%29%29x-5%29=6%280%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 6 to clear any fractions.


6x-2x-3x-30=0 Distribute and multiply.


x-30=0 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=0%2B30 Add 30 to both sides.


x=30 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=30