Question

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

Answer 1

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

Explanation:

`(x/2) + (x/4) =5`

`(4x + 2x)/8 =5`

`(4x + 2x) =5*8`

`6x =40`

`x=40/6`
`color(blue)(x=20/3`