How do I solve this problem? With steps please.6x/3-2x/3+8/3=8
2 answers:
So the left side has a common denominator of 3. The 6x, -2x, and 8 can all go over a single 3. (6x-2x+8/3). Simplify the x's to get 4x. Now both sides have to be multiplied by 3 to get rid of that fraction. Then you just have 4x+8=24. Subtract 8 from both sides to get the x's alone, then divide both sides by 4 to get x alone. I have a picture to help.
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Answer:
B) 34/48
Step-by-step explanation:
The easiest common denominator to find is the product of the denominators you have.
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The difference is ...
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<em>Additional comment</em>
The difference numerator and denominator have a common factor of 2, so can be reduced to 17/24. The denominator 24 could have been used as the common denominator from the start.
5/6 -1/8 = 20/24 -3/24 = 17/24 . . . . reduced result
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Using the <em>least common denominator</em> does not always result in a reduced sum or difference. If some other denominator is used (as here), then you can be assured that the result will need to be reduced to get to lowest terms.