SOLUTION: Solve and check the equation for X x/6 - x/8 = 1 This equation to me does nto equal 1: x - x = 0 6 - 8 = -2 The equation should be -2 correct?

Question 65573: Solve and check the equation for X
x/6 - x/8 = 1
This equation to me does nto equal 1:
x - x = 0
6 - 8 = -2
The equation should be -2 correct?
Answer by 303795(602) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the normal rules of subtraction of fractions to solve the problem.
Step 1 find a common denominator (LCD = 24).
Step 2 rewrite all fractions over the common denominator

Step 3 perform the subtraction

so x=24

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