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1/2x+3 2/3x+1
What is the solution to the equation

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Answer:

12

Explanation:

Start by multiplying both sides by 2.


(1)/(2) x+3=(2)/(3) x+1\\x+6=(4)/(3) x+2

Next, multiply both sides by 3.


x+6=(4)/(3) x+2\\3x+18=4x+6

Combine like terms.


3x+18=4x+6\\18=x+6\\12=x

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