SOLUTION: Solve for the variable (Solving first-degree equations) x-3/8 + 5/6 = 2x/3 - 4/3

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Question 375245: Solve for the variable (Solving first-degree equations)
x-3/8 + 5/6 = 2x/3 - 4/3
Answer by Fombitz(13828) About Me  (Show Source):
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%28x-3%29%2F8+%2B+5%2F6+=%28+2x%29%2F3+-+4%2F3
Multiply both sides by 24.
3%28x-3%29%2B20=16x-32
3x-9%2B20=16x-32
3x%2B11=16x-32
-13x=-43
highlight%28x=43%2F13%29