Question

Solve x: 1/2x + 1/3x = 5

Answer 1

x = 6

Explanation:

Change the fractions to equivalent fractions with 6 as the denominator

3/6 x + 2/6 x = 5

5/6 x = 5 Multiply both sides by 6/5

6/5(5/6) x =6/5(5)

x = 6