SOLUTION: Hi i just want to say thanks alot and if you can break this problem down step by step for me x/2+x/3=40

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Question 680805: Hi i just want to say thanks alot and if you can break this problem down step by step for me
x/2+x/3=40
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28x%2F2%29%2B%28x%2F3%29=40
we have to eliminate the denominator
LCD = 6
myltiply equation by 6
%286%2Ax%29%2F2%2B%286%2Ax%2F3%29=6%2A40

3x+2x=240
5x=240
/5
x=48