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Rewrite the equation below so that it does not have fractions.

2/3x -2=3/4
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Do not use decimals in your answer.

User Abin Thaha
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Answer:

8x -24 = 9y

Explanation:

We assume your equation is ...

2/3x -2 = 3/4y

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Fractions can be eliminated by multiplying the equation by the least common denominator of the fractions.

LCM(3, 4) = 12

Multiplying the equation by 12 gives you ...

12(2/3x -2) = 12(3/4y)

8x -24 = 9y

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