SOLUTION: Given this rational equation: 7 / 4 - 5x / 6 = x / 12 Take a look at the next step: a) Because this is an equation, what can we multiply each term by to get rid of the fra

Question 1007758: Given this rational equation:
7 / 4 - 5x / 6 = x / 12
Take a look at the next step:
a) Because this is an equation, what can we multiply each term by to get rid of the fractions?
Now examine this:
This is the result of the above multiplication.
b) What does x equal? Show all work.
Answer by rothauserc(4718) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
7 / 4 - 5x / 6 = x / 12
a) multiply both sides of = by 12
b) (3*7) - (2*5x) = x
21 - 10x = x
11x = 21
x = 21 /11

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