2x/3 + 1/6 = 1/4
find LCM for 3, 6 and 4
Factor each
3, 3*2, 2*2
LCM is 3 * 2*2 = 12
multiply both sides of equation by 12 to clear denominators
12(2x/3 + 1/6) = 12 (1/4)
8x + 2 = 3
8x = 1
x = 1/8
Caylee B.
asked 10/28/212x/3 + 1/6 = 1/4
find LCM for 3, 6 and 4
Factor each
3, 3*2, 2*2
LCM is 3 * 2*2 = 12
multiply both sides of equation by 12 to clear denominators
12(2x/3 + 1/6) = 12 (1/4)
8x + 2 = 3
8x = 1
x = 1/8
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