Question

I am lost.... please help! Rational Expressions are kicking my tush! The problem is:

1/x+1/3=1/2

Answer 1

okay workin on it

Answer 2

First multuply everything through by x.

Answer 3

*multiply:
1 + x/3 = x/2

Answer 4

Now multiply everything by 3:
3 + x = (3x)/2

Answer 5

Now multiply everything by 2:
6 + 2x = 3x

Answer 6

*it would be easier to just multiply everything by 6, but I'm just showing all in-between steps.

Answer 7

After: 6 + 2x = 3x, subtract 2x from both sides:
6 + 2x - 2x = 3x - 2x

Answer 8

6 = x; or x = 6 DONE!

Answer 9

Thank you so much! This class is kicking my tush and I am not sure I am going to make it through it!

Answer 10

ur welcom!

Answer 11

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