Question

How do you solve `x/2 + x/4 = 5`?

Answer 1

`color(red)(x = 20/3`

Explanation:

`x/2 + x/4 = 5`

Taking the L.C.M on the L.H.S
`(2x)/4 + x/4 = 5`
`(2x + x)/4 = 5`
`(3x)/4 = 5`
`(3x) = 20`
`color(red)(x = 20/3`