Solve. Clear fractions first.
-$x+\frac{1}{2} x=21$
A) 7
B) 17
C) 14
D) 42

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To solve the equation $x + \frac{1}{2}x = 21$, first find a common denominator to clear the fraction. Multiply every term by 2 to avoid fractions: $2x + x = 42$. Simplify to get $3x = 42$, and then divide by 3 to solve for $x$, which gives $x = 14$.

Solve Clear Fractions First x+12x=21x+\frac{1}{2} x=21x+21​x=21 A) 7 B) 17 C) 14 D) 42

Solve Clear Fractions First $x+\frac{1}{2} x=21$ A) 7
B) 17
C) 14
D) 42