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1/2x - 7 = 1/3(x - 12)
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1/2x - 7 = 1/3(x - 12)

User Mikolaj Kieres
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Answer:

i think the answer is x= 9/35

Explanation:

User Pier Betos
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Answer:

x = 18

Explanation:

Given


(1)/(2) x - 7 =
(1)/(3)(x - 12)

Multiply both sides by 6 ( the LCM of 2 and 3 ) to clear the fractions

3x - 42 = 2(x - 12) ← distribute

3x - 42 = 2x - 24 ( subtract 2x from both sides )

x - 42 = - 24 ( add 42 to both sides )

x = 18

User Daniel Tonon
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