SOLUTION: what does the variable x mean in x/2-7x/12=2/3?

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Question 1121606: what does the variable x mean in x/2-7x/12=2/3?
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Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


It means that there is at least one number, such that if this number were substituted for , then is a true statement.


John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it


Answer by josgarithmetic(39629)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x/2-7x/12=2/3
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Lowest common denominator 12;






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