document.write( "Question 79580: Solve for x. 1/4x+1/3=1/3x-2/3. I am studying for my final and I can't seem to figure this out. I got 3 for the answer, but my answer sheet sayes 12. Thanks \n" ); document.write( "

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Solve for x:
\n" ); document.write( " $\"%281%2F4%29x%2B1%2F3+=+%281%2F3%29x-2%2F3\"$ First, multiply through by 12 (the LCD) to clear the fractions.
\n" ); document.write( " $\"12%28%281%2F4%29x%2B1%2F3%29+=+12%28%281%2F3x%29-2%2F3%29\"$ Simplify.
\n" ); document.write( " $\"3x%2B4+=+4x-8\"$ Subtract 3x from both sides.
\n" ); document.write( " $\"4+=+x-8\"$ Add 8 to both sides.
\n" ); document.write( " $\"12+=+x\"$ Your answer sheet is correct. \n" ); document.write( "

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