How do you solve #\frac { 6} { 30} + \frac { 1} { 6p } = \frac { 1} { 5}#?

1 Answer
Feb 22, 2017

There is no solution.

Explanation:

Solve:

#6/30+1/(6p)=1/5#

#6/30# reduces to #1/5#.

Rewrite the equation.

#1/5+1/(6p)=1/5#

Subtract #1/5# from both sides.

#1/5-1/5+1/(6p)=0#

#0+1/(6p)=0#

Multiply both sides by #6p#.

#1=6pxx0#

#1=0#

#1!=0#

There is no solution.