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OpenStudy (anonymous):

3/x + 2 = 1/3x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x=-4/3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

how do i make a common denominator?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

That is common, When you solve that's what your answer is

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Comment, question?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

whats the first step?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3/x + 2 = 1/3x or 3/x + 2 = x/3 Which one is correct?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

1/3x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

do i multiply by 3x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So the common denominator is 3x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3 * 3 + 2* 3x = 1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Do you understand this step?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no

OpenStudy (anonymous):

to add i need a common denominator, right?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yep, but the first fraction already has x, so we only multiply it to 3, then the next, multiply by 3x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

awesome I totally got it now, thank you

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Luis Thanks

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you guys very helpful

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Happy?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes thanks

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