Question

How do you solve `1/3x+1/2=11/12`?

Answer 1

The Soln.`: x=5/4=1.25`.

Explanation:

Multiplying the eqn. throughout by `12`, we get,

`12*1/3x+12*1/2=12*(11/12)`

`rArr 4x+6=11`

`rArr 4x=11-6=5`

`rArr x=5/4=1.25`

Hence, the Soln.`: x=5/4=1.25`.