How do you solve #2\frac { 1} { 4} x + \frac { 1} { 2} x = 44#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-04-13T03:08:16

#x=16#

Convert all fractions to decimals, i.e.

#2.25x + 0.5x = 44#

Sum up like terms

#2.75x = 44#

Divide both sides of the 'equals' sign by #2.75#

#(2.75x)/2.75 = 44/2.75#

Hence,

#x= 16#