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How do you solve x/2-x/4=6

How do you solve x/2-x/4=6-example-1
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Hi there!


(x)/(2) - (x)/(4) = 6
To get rid of the fractions you have to multiply by 4. Multiplying by 2 does not work, because of we do that, we can't get rid of x / 4. Hence, multiply the entire function by 4


4 * (x)/(2) - 4 * (x)/(4) = 6 * 4

2x - x = 24

x = 24

Therefore, the solution to this equation is x = 24. We've found this solution by multiplying the entire function by 4 and then we've collected terms.
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