Question

What is the first step in solving the equation 2/3 x+1/2 x+2=5

Answer 1

Answer:

1. First you have to bring "x" on one side of the equation.

2. Than bring fractions to a common denominator.

Step-by-step explanation:

1.

$\frac{2}{3} x + \frac{1}{2} x + 2 = 5 \\\frac{2}{3} x + \frac{1}{2} x = 5 -2$

2.

$\frac{4}{6} x + \frac{3}{6} x = 5 - 2\\\frac{7}{6} x = 3\\x = \frac{18}{7}$

Answer 2

combine the like terms so 2/3x +1/2x