Question

Solve 20 - x/3 = x/2 , put the number only in the box.

Answer 1

X=24

Explanation:

20=x/2+x/3

20=1/2x +1/3x

20=5/6x

20÷5/6=x

X=24

Answer 2

x = 24

Explanation:

`20 - (x)/(3) = (x)/(2)`

Multiply through by the LCM that's 6 in order to eliminate the fraction

That's

`6 * 20 - 6 * (x)/(3) = 6 * (x)/(2) \\ 120 - 2x = 3x`

Using the addition property add 2x to both sides of the equation

That's

`3x + 2x = 120 + 2x - 2x \\ 5x = 120`

Divide both sides by 5

`(5x)/(5) = (120)/(5)`

We have the final answer as

x = 24

Hope this helps you