Chapter 2: Q 78. (page 113)
If an equation has several fractions, how does multiplying both sides by the LCD make it easier to solve?
Short Answer
Multiplying both the sides by LCD makes the variable isolated on one side of the equation.
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Chapter 2: Q 78. (page 113)
If an equation has several fractions, how does multiplying both sides by the LCD make it easier to solve?
Multiplying both the sides by LCD makes the variable isolated on one side of the equation.
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