Question

SOLVE THE EQUATION

1/2x + 1/4x =16

Answer 1

The value of the equation for x is
`x=(64)/(3)`.

Explanation:

Consider the provided equation.

`(1)/(2)+(1)/(4)=16`

We need to solve the equation for x.

Add the like terms as shown:

`(2x+x)/(4)=16`

`(3x)/(4)=16`

Multiply both the sides by 4/3.

`(3x)/(4)* (4)/(3)=16* (4)/(3)`

`x=(64)/(3)`

Hence, the value of the equation for x is
`x=(64)/(3)`.

Answer 2

1/2x + 1/4x = 16

3/4x = 16

x = 16 / 3/4 = 21 1/3