How do you solve #\frac{2x}{2}+\frac{x}{6}=5#?

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BrandonNader
Apr 14, 2018

Find a common denominator and then cross multiply.

Explanation:

Start by adding #(2x)/2# + #x/6# To do that you must have a common denominator which is 6.

#(6x)/6# + #x/6# = #(7x)/6#

So #(7x)/6# = 5 . Cross multiply to get #7x# = 30

#x# = #30/7#

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