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Solve ( x + 4 ) / 2 = ( x - 3 ) / 3

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simplify x - 3/3 to -1 + x/3

regroup terms

multiply both sides by 6 (The LCM of 2,3)

expand

subtract 2x from both sides

simplify 3x + 12 - 2x to x + 12

subtract 12 from both sides

simplify -6 - 12 to -18

Answer: x = -18.
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