SOLUTION: x over 2+x over 4 = 4

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Question 349806: x over 2+x over 4 = 4
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x%2F2%2Bx%2F4=4 Start with the given equation.


4%28x%2Fcross%282%29%2Bx%2Fcross%284%29%29=4%284%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 4 to clear any fractions.


2x%2Bx=16 Distribute and multiply.


3x=16 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=%2816%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


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Answer:

So the answer is x=16%2F3 which approximates to x=5.333.


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