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6 – x + = 6 minus StartFraction 3 Over 4 EndFraction x plus StartFraction 1 Over 3 EndFraction equals StartFraction one-half EndFraction x plus 5.X + 5 2 3 6 12

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Answer:

x = 16/15

Explanation:

Given:

6 - 3/4x + 1/3 = 1/2x + 5

Collect like terms

6 + 1/3 - 5 = 1/2x + 3/4x

(18+1-15)/3 = (2x+3x)/4

4/3 = 5/4x

x = 4/3 ÷ 5/4

x = 4/3 × 4/5

x = (4 * 4) / (3 * 5)

x = 16/15

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