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Which solution is correct? Be sure to check for extraneous solutions.

1
x
+
1
6x
=
1
18
A) x = 1
B) x = 21
C) x = 18
D) no solution

User DavitS
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It’s D, because 1x + 16x is 17x and 1+18 is 19 so your equation would change to 17x= 19 and if you divide 19 by 17 you’re not gonna get A,B, or C
User YGA
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I think it’s A or D
User Casey Williams
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