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1/2x + 1/3y = 3

Which of the following equations is equivalent to the given equation?


3x + 2y = 3
2x + 3y = 18
3x + 2y = 18

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The answer for this question the the last option

User Fishdrowned
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1/2x + 1/3y = 3

Well, because every answer choice isn't in fraction form, simply multiply EVERYTHING by 6 :)

6(1/2x + 1/3y = 3)

Simplify.

3x + 2y = 18

So, our LAST answer choice is correct.

~Hope I helped!~
User Brunnerh
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