SOLUTION: 2/3x +1/2x=14

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Question 342714: 2/3x +1/2x=14
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%282%2F3%29x%2B%281%2F2%29x=14 Start with the given equation.


6%28%282%2Fcross%283%29%29x%2B%281%2Fcross%282%29%29x%29=6%2814%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 6 to clear any fractions.


4x%2B3x=84 Distribute and multiply.


7x=84 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=%2884%29%2F%287%29 Divide both sides by 7 to isolate x.


x=12 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=12


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