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OpenStudy (anonymous):

solve this rational equation: 1/3 + 1/2 = 1/x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

multiply each side by 6...then solve for x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

can you just show me the answer, and how you got it?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

you can also multiply every term by the LCD 6x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

u need to put some effort

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

that will clear all the fractions

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Alright, i think i got it. Thanks.

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

what did you get

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x= 6/5 ?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

good, you got it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yay! Thanks :)

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

yw

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