Solving x/(.12 + x) = 1/3: A Simple Solution

Thread starter degarza22
Start date Jan 26, 2009

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To solve the equation x/(0.12 + x) = 1/3, the first step is to eliminate the fraction by multiplying both sides by the denominator (0.12 + x). This leads to the equation x = (1/3)(0.12 + x). Rearranging gives 3x = 0.12 + x, which simplifies to 2x = 0.12. Dividing both sides by 2 results in x = 0.06, confirming the solution. The discussion highlights the importance of simplifying equations for easier problem-solving.

Jan 26, 2009

degarza22

Homework Statement

x/(.12 + x) =1/3

Homework Equations

x/(.12 + x) =1/3

The Attempt at a Solution

x/(.12 + x) = 1/3

I plugged .6 at x to give me. which gave me .6/(.12+.6) = .6/.18 = 1/3
so i know x =.6 but there got to be a simple way of doing this

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Jan 26, 2009

yeongil

Start by multiplying both sides of the equation by the denominator (.12 + x).

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Jan 26, 2009

degarza22

Thanks

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