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1/x + 1/3x =6 how do you solve this equation for x

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Answer:

x = 2/9 (or = 0.222)

Step-by-step explanation:

1/x + 1/(3x) =6  (multiply both sides by 3x)

(1/x) (3x)  + [1/(3x)](3x) =6 (3x)

3 + 1 = 18x

4 = 18x

x = 4/18

x = 2/9 (or = 0.222)

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