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Which process was used to obtain the cquation shewn in Stcp 2? Step 1: (2)/(3)-(1)/(4)=6 Step 2: 4x-3=72 added (1)/(4) to both sides of the equation added 66 to both sides of the equation divided both sides of the equation by 12 multiplied both sides of the equation by 12

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Answer and Step-by-step explanation:

The process used to obtain the equation shown in Step 2 is as follows:

1. The equation in Step 1 is: (2/3) - (1/4) = 6.

2. To isolate the variable x, the equation is rearranged by adding (1/4) to both sides: (2/3) - (1/4) + (1/4) = 6 + (1/4).

3. Simplifying the equation: (2/3) = 6 + (1/4).

4. To further simplify the equation, (1/4) is added to both sides: (2/3) + (1/4) = 6 + (1/4) + (1/4).

5. The equation becomes: (2/3) + (1/4) = 6 + (1/2).

6. Finding a common denominator of 12: (8/12) + (3/12) = 6 + (6/12).

7. Simplifying the equation: (11/12) = (72/12).

8. The equation now becomes: (11/12) = 6.

In summary, the process used in Step 2 involved adding (1/4) to both sides of the equation to isolate the variable x and simplify the equation.

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