SOLUTION: 2/5x-6=12

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Question 49443This question is from textbook beginning algebra
: 2/5x-6=12This question is from textbook beginning algebra

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Answer by Juhi(44) About Me  (Show Source):
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2/5x - 6 = 12
2/5x = 12 + 6
2/5x = 18
x = 5/2 * 18
= 5*9
= 45

Answer by tutorcecilia(2152) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2/5x-6=12 [Find the lowest common denominator LCD=5x)]
2(5x)/5x - 6(5x)=12(5x)[Multiply each term by the LCD; cancel if possible]
2 - 30x = 60x [Simplify]
2=90x
2/90=x
1/45 = x
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Check by pluggin (x=1/45) back into the original equation.