SOLUTION: Perform the indicated operation. Simplify if possible. x/2 + 8x/9 = x/18

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Question 95469: Perform the indicated operation. Simplify if possible.
x/2 + 8x/9 = x/18
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/2+8x/9=x/18 find a common denominator which here is 18.
9x/18+16x/18=x/18
25x/18=x/18
something is wrong here because 25x does not=x.