Question

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

Answer 1

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