Question

Which number can each term of the equation be multiplied by to eliminate the fractions before solving? 6 –3/4x + 1/3 = 1/2x + 5

Answer 1

6 - 3/4x + 1/3 = 1/2x + 5.....if u multiply by the common denominator (which is 12). the fractions will be eliminated

Answer 2

The number which can be multiplied to each term of the equation to eliminate the fractions is:

12

Explanation:

We are given a equation:

`6-(3)/(4)x+(1)/(3)=(1)/(2)x+5`

We see as we multiply both sides of the equation by 12 the fractions are eliminated and equation is transformed to:

72-9x+4=6x+60

Hence, the number which can be multiplied to each term of the equation to eliminate the fractions is:

12