Suppose that you solve x/5 - x/2 = 1 by multiplying both sides by 20 rather than

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Suppose that you solve x/5 - x/2 = 1 by multiplying both sides by 20 rather than the least common denominator (namely, 10). Describe what happens. If you get the correct solution, why do you think we clear the equation of fractions by multiplying by the least common denominator?

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College Algebra

ISBN: 9780134453262

7th Edition

Authors: Robert F Blitzer

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