Solve. Clear fractions first.
-$$x + \frac { 1 } { 2 } x = 27$$
A) 18
B) 9
C) 54
D) 21

Name: Solve. Clear fractions first. -\[x + \frac { 1 } { 2 } x = 27\] A) 18 B) 9 C) 54 D) 21
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To solve the equation $x + \frac{1}{2}x = 27$, first eliminate the fraction by finding a common denominator, which in this case is 2. Multiply the entire equation by 2 to get $2x + x = 54$. Simplify to $3x = 54$, and then divide by 3 to find $x = 18$.

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Solve Clear Fractions First $x + \frac { 1 } { 2 } x = 27$