Solve the following equation. One point is given for showing steps and one point given for the correct solution. x/2 + x/3 = 5

Question

campbell_st · Answer

multiply every term by 6

$$\frac{x}{2} \times6 +\frac{x}{3}\times6 = 5\times6$$

then simplifying

$$3x + 2x = 30$$

I'll let you finish the solution

anonymous · Answer

5x=30?

campbell_st · Answer

correct

anonymous · Answer

Yes! thank you for the  help, but where did you get the 6 from?

campbell_st · Answer

to eliminate the fractions I multplied by 6, the common denominator.... 2 x 3


or the question can be solved as

x/2+x/3 = 5                    5x/6 = 5

anonymous · Answer

Oh ok ,thank you.