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1/2x-7=1/3(x-12) can someone please help me I have a math test dueeee​

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Answer:

x = 18

Explanation:

So first you want to get rid of the fractions, which are 1/2 and 1/3. To do this you can multiply both sides of the equation by 6, so you would get:

3x - 42 = 2(x - 12).

Next, on the right side of the equation you can distribute the 2.

3x - 42 = 2x - 24

You want to get all the x variables on one side so you can subtract 2x from both sides.

x - 42 = -24

And finally you add 42 to both sides

x = 18

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Answer:

The correct answer is,


x = 18

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