Question

solve the equation 3/2x - 5/3x = 2

Answer 1

do you know how to find the LCD/LCM?

Answer 2

i think so...

Answer 3

I do actually

Answer 4

but how is that going to help me @lgbasallote

Answer 5

you'll see.... what is your LCD in this case?

Answer 6

6x

Answer 7

or just 6

Answer 8

great! so your LCD is 6x...

the fractions would then become

\(\large \frac{3(3)}{6x} - \frac{5(2)}{6x} = 2\)

agree?

Answer 9

yes

Answer 10

now combine your fractions..

Answer 11

so it would be 9/6x - 10/ 6x =2

Answer 12

then -1/6x?

Answer 13

right! -1/6x = 2

now cross multiply

Answer 14

12x/-1?

Answer 15

no no... -1 = 12x

Answer 16

from that you remove the coefficient of x

Answer 17

so does x = -1/12

Answer 18

\(\Huge \checkmark\)

Answer 19

thanks for the help

Answer 20

<tips imaginary hat>