SOLUTION: hi, I need help on how to solve a problem. x/12=x/13-12

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Question 559841: hi, I need help on how to solve a problem. x/12=x/13-12
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+x%2F12+=+x%2F13+-+12+
Multiply both sides by +12%2A13+
+13x+=+12x+-+12%2A12%2A13+
+13x+=+12x+-+1872+
+x+=+-1872+
check answer:
+x%2F12+=+x%2F13+-+12+
+-1872%2F12+=+-1872%2F13+-+12+
+-156+=+-144+-+12+
+-156+=+-156+
OK