Question

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

Answer 1

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

2. Than bring fractions to a common denominator.

Explanation:

1.

`(2)/(3) x + (1)/(2) x + 2 = 5 \\</p><p>(2)/(3) x + (1)/(2) x = 5 -2\\`

2.

`(4)/(6) x + (3)/(6) x = 5 - 2\\</p><p>(7)/(6) x = 3\\x = (18)/(7)`

Answer 2

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