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Solve for x 6/9 = x+2/24

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Answer:

14

Explanation:

6/9 = x+2/24

cross multiply

6 x 24 = 9(x+2)

144 = 9x+18

144-18 = 9x

126 = 9x

x = 126/9

x= 14

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