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Solve for x pls show your work 1/6x-1/8=11/12
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Solve for x pls show your work
1/6x-1/8=11/12

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Answer:

x = 25/4

Explanation:

1/6x-1/8=11/12

The least common multiple for 6, 8, and 12 is 24

Multiply both sides by 24 to clear the fraction

24 (1/6x-1/8=11/12)

4x -3 = 22

Add 3 to each side

4x-3+3 = 22+3

4x= 25

Divide each side by 4

4x/4 = 25/4

x = 25/4

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