Question

How do you solve x/2-x/4=6

Answer 1

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`(x)/(2) - (x)/(4) = 6`
To get rid of the fractions you have to multiply by 4. Multiplying by 2 does not work, because of we do that, we can't get rid of x / 4. Hence, multiply the entire function by 4


`4 * (x)/(2) - 4 * (x)/(4) = 6 * 4`

`2x - x = 24`

`x = 24`

Therefore, the solution to this equation is x = 24. We've found this solution by multiplying the entire function by 4 and then we've collected terms.