Question

Solve the equation 1/x + 1/3x = 4

Answer 1

Answer:

x = $\frac{1}{3}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{1}{x} + \frac{1}{3x} = 4$ (Multiply everything by LCM)

$3x*\frac{1}{x} + 3x*\frac{1}{3x}=3x*4$ (Simplify the fractions)

$3+1=12x\\4=12x\\x=4/12\\x=\frac{1}{3}$