SOLUTION: 1/3(X-4)+ 5/6(X+2)= X+3 Thanks.

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Question 101269: 1/3(X-4)+ 5/6(X+2)= X+3

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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/3(X-4)+ 5/6(X+2)= X+3
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Multiply thru by 6 to get rid of those fractions:
2(x-4) + 5(x+2) = 6(x+3)
2x-8+5x+10 = 6x+18
x = 16
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Cheers,
Stan H.