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(3/11)x-(1/3)=(5/6)

 Oct 14, 2014

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It is usually easier to solve an equation if it has no denominators:

The denominators are  11, 3, and 6.  A common denominator is 66.

Multiply each term by 66:      66[(3/11)x] - 66(1/3)  =  66(5/6)

Simplify:                                                   18x - 22 = 55

Add 22:                                                           18x  =  77

Divide by 18:                                                        x  =  77/18

 Oct 14, 2014
 #1
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Best Answer

It is usually easier to solve an equation if it has no denominators:

The denominators are  11, 3, and 6.  A common denominator is 66.

Multiply each term by 66:      66[(3/11)x] - 66(1/3)  =  66(5/6)

Simplify:                                                   18x - 22 = 55

Add 22:                                                           18x  =  77

Divide by 18:                                                        x  =  77/18

geno3141 Oct 14, 2014

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