Digital PSAT Math Practice Question 51: Answer and Explanation
Question: 51
What is the value of x in the following equation?
- A. 1
- B. -1
- C. 3
- D.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
(B) To add all of these fractions, you need a common denominator. The least common denominator for the three fractions is 16. However, because the other side has a denominator of 32, let's use 32 for ease. To convert to a fraction with a denominator of 32, multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 4. Thus,
becomes
. Similarly,
becomes
after multiplying both the numerator and denominator by 2. Finally,
becomes
after multiplying both the numerator and denominator by 16. Therefore, we're left with:
Combining like terms gives:
To isolate x, divide both sides by . Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal, so you're left with:
So x = -1, or choice (B).
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