SOLUTION: how to work this out: x/2 + x/3 = 10

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Question 567875: how to work this out:
x/2 + x/3 = 10
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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x/2+x/3=10

Multiply both sides by the LCD which is 6:
6%2A%28x%2F2%29%2B6%2A%28x%2F3%29=6%2A10
3x%2B2x=60
5x=60
x=12

Check: 12%2F2%2B12%2F3=10
6%2B4=10 It checks!!!


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