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Solve the following equation 6=x+2/3 (the 2/3 is a fraction not division also please show your work so I can actually learn how to solve this problem)
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Solve the following equation 6=x+2/3 (the 2/3 is a fraction not division also please show your work so I can actually learn how to solve this problem)

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Let's clear out the fraction(s):

Mult. all 3 terms by 3, obtaining 18 = 3x + 2. Simplifying, 16 = 3x.

Then x = 16/3 (answer).

Check: does (16/3) + (2/3) = 6? Yes, since 18/3 = 6.
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