Question

1/2x + 1/4x = 16

A) 16
B) 21.3
C) 32
D) 64

Answer 1

Start by clearing the fractions by mulyiplying by teh denominators lowest common denominator which in this case is 4

Answer 2

Or you could just multiply everything for 2x, that already isolates x.

Answer 3

I think the problem is:
(1/2) x + (1/4) x = 16.

Begin by multiplying each member of the equation by 4.

Answer 4

Yes Directx I was getting there I just didnt want to straight tell them

Answer 5

Oh..okay. Thanks!

Answer 6

@BrianaHudson
What did you get for the answer?

Answer 7

For my answer I got; x=64/3