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1 .solve the equation




1 .solve the equation ​-example-1

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solve for x


(x-5)/(3) -(x-2)/(4) =7

Multiply both sides of the equation by 12, the least common multiple of 3,4.

4(x−2)−3(x−2)=84

Use the distributive property to multiply 4 by x−2.

4x−8−3(x−2)=84

Use the distributive property to multiply −3 by x−2

4x−8−3x+6=84

Combine 4x and −3x to get x

x−8+6=84

Add −8 and 6 to get −2.

x−2=84

Add 2 to both sides.

x=84+2

Add 84 and 2 to get 86

x=86

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