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3+x/3=x/2
answer and the steps please

User Jloosli
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Answer:

x = 18

Explanation:

Given

3 +
(x)/(3) =
(x)/(2)

Multiply through by the LCM of 2 and 3 to clear the fractions.

The LCM of 2 and 3 is 6, thus

18 + 2x = 3x ( subtract 2x from both sides )

18 = x

User Rabah
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