Question

Solve the equation for the variable.


`49 - (2)/(3) x = 32 - (1)/(6) x`

x = [?]​

Answer 1

1) Take LCM

(147-2x)/3 = (192-x)/6

2) Cross multiply

882-12x= 576-3x

3) Rearrange

882-576= 12x-3x

306= 9x

x=306/9

x=34

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