SOLUTION: I have a very hard time when it comes to fractions in these equations! Please help!! X+1/3X=8 It's under set 2.3 "Using The Principles Together" Thank you.

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Question 51364This question is from textbook Introductory Algebra
: I have a very hard time when it comes to fractions in these equations!
Please help!!
X+1/3X=8
It's under set 2.3 "Using The Principles Together"
Thank you.
This question is from textbook Introductory Algebra

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X+(1/3)X=8
To get rid of the fractions, multiply thru by the common denominator
or least common multiple of the denominators, as follows:
Multiply thru by 3 to get:
3x+x=24
4x=24
x=6
Cheers,
Stan H.