SOLUTION: Solve and check each of the following equations for x. x/6 – x/8 =1

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Question 77524: Solve and check each of the following equations for x.
x/6 – x/8 =1

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 of 6*8=48. This will eliminate the denominators

Distribute the 48

Subtract like terms

Divide both sides by 2

Check:

Plug in x=24

works

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