Question

Solve the equation for the variable.

1/4x - 2 = -6 + 5/12x

x=


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Answer 1

x = 24

Explanation:

`(1)/(4)` x - 2 = - 6 +
`(5)/(12)` x

multiply through by 12 ( the LCM of 4 and 12 ) to clear the fractions

3x - 24 = - 72 + 5x ( subtract 5x from both sides )

- 2x - 24 = - 72 ( add 24 to both sides )

- 2x = - 48 ( divide both sides by - 2 )

x = 24