Solve an equation for x by clearing fractions with multiple steps

The video tutorial explains the concept of clearing fractions by using multiplication to eliminate fractions in an equation. It introduces inverse operations, demonstrating how division and multiplication can undo each other. The tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on how to multiply each term in an equation by a common multiple to clear fractions, ensuring equal treatment on both sides of the equation. Finally, it walks through solving the equation by isolating variables and simplifying the expression.

What happens when you multiply both sides of an equation by a number?

Describe the steps taken to solve the equation after clearing the fractions.