SOLUTION: x/2 - 3+ x/4 = 2

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Question 134314: x/2 - 3+ x/4 = 2
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%2F2-3%2Bx%2F4=2 Start with the given equation



%284%29%28x%2Fcross%282%29-3%2Bx%2Fcross%284%29%29=%284%29%282%29 Multiply both sides by the LCM of 4. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)



2x-12%2Bx=8 Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side



3x-12=8 Combine like terms on the left side


3x=8%2B12Add 12 to both sides


3x=20 Combine like terms on the right side


x=%2820%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x



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Answer:
So our answer is x=20%2F3 (which is approximately x=6.667 in decimal form)