Solve the equation 3x/ 8 - 4x/3 =4

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Solve the equation
3x/ 8 - 4x/3 =4

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Answer:

x = -96/23

Explanation

(3x)/(8) -
(4x)/(3) = 4

multiply each side of equation by 24 to eliminate denominators

(24)
(3x)/(8) -
(4x)/(3) = 4 (24)

3(3x) - 8(4x) = 96

9x - 32x = 96

-23x = 96

x = -96/23

April answered Jul 19, 2022

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