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Solve this and what is x

Solve this and what is x-example-1

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First, cross multiply to get rid of the fractions and isolate the x.
3(x-4)=2*6 (distribute on the left, multiply on the right)
3x-12=12 (add 12 to both sides)
3x=24 (divide both sides by 3)
x=8

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