3/4(1/2 x + 2/3) + 1/4 x = 6 3/4

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Understand the Problem

The question is asking to solve the equation involving variables and fractions. We will simplify the equation step-by-step to find the value of 'x'.

Answer

The value of \( x \) is \( 10 \).
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The value of ( x ) is ( 10 ).

Steps to Solve

  1. Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction
    To solve the equation, first convert ( 6\frac{3}{4} ) into an improper fraction:
    $$ 6\frac{3}{4} = \frac{6 \times 4 + 3}{4} = \frac{24 + 3}{4} = \frac{27}{4} $$

  2. Distribute the fraction
    Now distribute ( \frac{3}{4} ) inside the parentheses:
    $$ \frac{3}{4} \left( \frac{1}{2} x + \frac{2}{3} \right) = \frac{3}{4} \cdot \frac{1}{2} x + \frac{3}{4} \cdot \frac{2}{3} $$
    Calculate the terms separately:
    $$ \frac{3}{4} \cdot \frac{1}{2} x = \frac{3}{8} x $$
    $$ \frac{3}{4} \cdot \frac{2}{3} = \frac{3 \cdot 2}{4 \cdot 3} = \frac{2}{4} = \frac{1}{2} $$
    So, the equation now is:
    $$ \frac{3}{8} x + \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4} x = \frac{27}{4} $$

  3. Combine like terms
    Now combine ( \frac{3}{8} x ) and ( \frac{1}{4} x ):
    Convert ( \frac{1}{4} x ) to eighths:
    $$ \frac{1}{4} x = \frac{2}{8} x $$
    Now we can add them:
    $$ \frac{3}{8} x + \frac{2}{8} x = \frac{5}{8} x $$
    The equation simplifies to:
    $$ \frac{5}{8} x + \frac{1}{2} = \frac{27}{4} $$

  4. Isolate the term with x
    Subtract ( \frac{1}{2} ) from both sides of the equation:
    Convert ( \frac{1}{2} ) to fourths:
    $$ \frac{1}{2} = \frac{2}{4} $$
    So,
    $$ \frac{27}{4} - \frac{2}{4} = \frac{25}{4} $$
    This gives us:
    $$ \frac{5}{8} x = \frac{25}{4} $$

  5. Solve for x
    Multiply both sides by the reciprocal of ( \frac{5}{8} ):
    $$ \frac{8}{5} \cdot \frac{5}{8} x = \frac{8}{5} \cdot \frac{25}{4} $$
    So, $x$ simplifies to:
    $$ x = \frac{8 \cdot 25}{5 \cdot 4} = \frac{200}{20} = 10 $$

The value of ( x ) is ( 10 ).

More Information

In this problem, we used distribution and fraction operations to isolate the variable ( x ). This type of equation is common in algebra, often leading to the use of mixed numbers and improper fractions.

Tips

  • Failing to properly distribute the fraction to both terms inside the parentheses.
  • Not converting mixed numbers to improper fractions correctly.
  • Confusing addition of fractions—be careful to have a common denominator when combining fractions.

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