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Solve the equation
2x - 1/ 4
+ x/3 = 2

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Answer:

x = 1 1/8

Explanation:

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

2x + x/3 = 2 1/4 (added 1/4 to both sides)

6x = 6.75 (multiplied both sides by 3)

x = 1 1/8, or 1.125

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