Answer
x=6
Work Step by Step
Original Equation
2/x + 1/2 = 5/x
Multiply equation by x to get rid of denominators
2 + x/2 = 5
Subtract 2
x/2 = 3
Multiply by 2 to get x
x = 6
Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321785045
ISBN 13:
978-0-32178-504-6
Chapter 6 - Section 6.5 - Solving Equations Containing Rational Expressions - Exercise Set - Page 377: 5
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