Answer
x = 4
Work Step by Step
1. Given: $\frac{3x}{4} + \frac{5x}{2}$ = 13
2. Multiply both sides by Least Common Denominator:
4($\frac{3x}{4} + \frac{5x}{2}$) = 13(4)
3. Distribute: 3x + 10x = 52
4. Simplify: 13x = 52
5. Divide: x = 4
Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)
by Lial, Margaret L.; Hornsby, John; McGinnis, Terry
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321969359
ISBN 13:
978-0-32196-935-4
Chapter 1 - Section 1.1 - Linear Equations in One Variable - 1.1 Exercises - Page 52: 63
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