SOLUTION: Solve and check for X: (x/12)-(1/6)=[(2x-7)/12]

Question 147994: Solve and check for X:
(x/12)-(1/6)=[(2x-7)/12]
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Multiply both sides by the LCD to clear any fractions.

Distribute and multiply.

Add to both sides.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the answer is

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Check:

Start with the given equation.

Plug in .

Multiply by

Combine the fractions.

Reduce.

Multiply.

Subtract.

Reduce.

Since the equation is true, this means that x=5 is a solution.

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