SOLUTION: 1/2x-1/3x=6

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Question 390359: 1/2x-1/3x=6
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, stanbon:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%281%2F2%29x-%281%2F3%29x=6 Start with the given equation.


6%28%281%2Fcross%282%29%29x-%281%2Fcross%283%29%29x%29=6%286%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 6 to clear any fractions.


3x-2x=36 Distribute and multiply.


x=36 Combine like terms on the left side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=36


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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/2x-1/3x=6
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(1/2 - 1/3)x = 6
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[(3-2)/6]x = 6
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(1/6)x = 6
x = 36
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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