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What is the value of x in the equation

1/3x -1/2= 18 1/2

a 6
b 15
c 54
d 57

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Answer: 54

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54

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(1)/(3x) - (1)/(2) = 18 (1)/(2) \\ \\ (1)/(3x) - (1)/(2) = (37)/(2) \\ \\ (1)/(3x) = (37)/(2) - (1)/(2) \\ \\ (1)/(3x) = (37 - 1)/(2) \\ \\ (1)/(3x) = (36)/(2) \\ \\ (1)/(3x) = 18 \\ \\ 1 = 54x

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