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4+1/3x=5/12x-6

solve for x

User Manas
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First you need to find the least common denominator which would be 12
4+4/12x=5/12x-6
then you need to multiply everything by 12
48+ 4x=5x -72
then subtract 4x
48=x-72
then add 72
120=x <---- that's your answer
User Meztihn
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times both side by 12
48+4x=5x-72
120=x
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