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Solve the equations.
3x - 1 /4 + 2x+1/6 =x

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Answer:

x = 1/48

Explanation:

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

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

5x + 2/12 - 3/12 = x (find a multiple by a common denominator)

5x - 1/12 = x

5x - x - 1/12 = 0

4x - 1/12 = 0

x = 1/12 / 4

x = 1 / 12×4

x = 1/48

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