Question

Find the value of the variable in the equation(x+1)/2 + (x-2)/3 = 9

Answer 1

( x + 1 ) / 2 + ( x - 2 ) / 3 = 9

LCM = 6

[ 3 ( x + 1 ) + 2 ( x - 2 ) ] / 6 = 9

3x + 3 + 2x - 4 = 9 x 6

5x - 1 = 54

5x = 54 + 1 = 55

x = 55/5

Answer ➡ x = 11