SOLUTION: Solve the following equation by clearing fractions. Please show all of your work. x/4-2/3=x+5

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Question 437765: Solve the following equation by clearing fractions. Please show all of your work.
x/4-2/3=x+5


Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/4-2/3=x+5
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Multiply thru by 12 to get:
3x - 8 = 12x + 60
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9x = -68
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x = -68/9
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cheers,
Stan H.

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