Answer
x = 6
Work Step by Step
1. Given: $\frac{x}{2} + \frac{x}{3}$ = 5
2. Multiply both sides by Least Common Denominator:
6($\frac{x}{2} + \frac{x}{3}$) = (5)6
3. Distribute: 3x + 2x = 30
4. Add: 5x = 30
5. Divide: x = 6
Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)
by Lial, Margaret L.; Hornsby, John; McGinnis, Terry
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321969359
ISBN 13:
978-0-32196-935-4
Chapter 1 - Section 1.1 - Linear Equations in One Variable - 1.1 Exercises - Page 52: 61
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