SOLUTION: I have no idea what i am doing wrong, could you please help me. The directions say: Solve each equation: the problem: x/6 + 4x/3 = x/18 I have the problem done but i didnt do

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Question 25172: I have no idea what i am doing wrong, could you please help me.
The directions say: Solve each equation:
the problem:
x/6 + 4x/3 = x/18
I have the problem done but i didnt do it right cause the answer dosent check:
the LCD is 15 then it comes to 3x + 24x= x, my final answer comes to 27 but it cant be right, help!

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve:
x%2F6+%2B+4x%2F3+=+x%2F18 Multiply through by the common denominator of 18.
3x+%2B+24x+=+x Collect like-terms.
27x+=+x Subtract x from both sides.
26x+=+0 Divide both sides by 26.
x+=+0