Question

The sum of one half of a number and 6 equals one third of the number, what is the number?
a.
-36
c.
-24
b.
-42
d.
-48

Answer 1

let the number be x.
then,
x/2 +6 = x/3
can u solve for x now??

Answer 2

should the equation be 1\2x+6 =1/3x

Answer 3

if u meant (1/2)x+6=(1/3)x
then we both are correct .....

Answer 4

i tried using the gcm and multiplying buy the reciprocals but i didnt get the correct answer

Answer 5

multiply that whole equation by 6 first and tell me what u get.

Answer 6

6/12 +36=6/18 ???

Answer 7

a) -36

Answer 8

but where did x go ??
(6/2)x+36=(6/3)x
3x+36=2x
x=-36
that is correct,-36

Answer 9

(x/2)+6=x/3
(x/2)-(x/3)=-6
x/6=-6
x=-36

Answer 10

oooooo i see thnkz

Answer 11

welcome :)