eliminating the fraction

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ggrove

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• Aug 24, 2005

• #1

how can I solve the equation by first eliminating the fractions
x/2-x/3=5

 

stapel

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• Aug 24, 2005

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What is the common denominator? Multiply through by that to clear the denominators and get rid of the fractions.

Eliz.

 

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• Aug 25, 2005

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Answer:

x/2 - x/3 =5
6(x/2 - x/3) =(5)6 multiply both sides by 6(LCD) to clear the fractions
= 3x - 2x = 30 subtract like terms
x = 30