SOLUTION: I do not understand how to solve this equation: (2x/3)-(1/2) = (2x+5)/6 Any help would be so useful! Thanks!

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Question 401994: I do not understand how to solve this equation:
(2x/3)-(1/2) = (2x+5)/6
Any help would be so useful! Thanks!

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(2x/3)-(1/2) = (2x+5)/6
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Multiply thru by 6 to get:
4x - 3 = 2x+5
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2x = 8
x = 4
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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