Solve. Clear fractions first.
-$x+\frac{1}{3} x=12$
A) 36
B) 3
C) 12
D) 9

Name: Solve. Clear fractions first. -$x+\frac{1}{3} x=12$ A) 36 B) 3 C) 12 D) 9
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To solve the equation $x + \frac{1}{3}x = 12$, first find a common denominator to combine the x terms. The common denominator is 3, so multiply the entire equation by 3 to clear the fraction: $3(x) + 3(\frac{1}{3}x) = 3(12)$. This simplifies to $3x + x = 36$, or $4x = 36$. Dividing both sides by 4 gives $x = 9$.

Solve Clear Fractions First x+13x=12x+\frac{1}{3} x=12x+31​x=12 A) 36 B) 3 C) 12 D) 9

Solve Clear Fractions First $x+\frac{1}{3} x=12$ A) 36
B) 3
C) 12
D) 9