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Solve the linear equation

x/2-3x/4+5x/8=9
I need the full solution X by 2 minus 3x by 4 + 5x by 8 equal to 9 ​

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Answer:

24

Explanation:

x/2-3x/4+5x/8=9

Or,(4*x-2*3x+5x)/8=9. (taking LCM)

Or, (4x-6x+5x)/8=9

Or, 3x=9*8

Or, x = 72/3

so, x=24.

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