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Solve x/5 - 1/2 = x/6 (make sure to type the number only)

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  • 10-08-2020

X/5 -1/2 = x/6

Find the least common denominator of the 3 denominators:5,2,6

The limited is 30

Multiply all 3 fractions by 30:

6x -15 = 5x

Subtract 6x from both sides:

-15 = -x

Multiply both sides by -1:

X = 15

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