Question

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

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

5x=30?

Answer 3

correct

Answer 4

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

Answer 5

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

Answer 6

Oh ok ,thank you.