SOLUTION: Can somebody please explain to me how to work this equation? 3/8 x-1/2=5/6-x

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Question 835133: Can somebody please explain to me how to work this equation?
3/8 x-1/2=5/6-x

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
work this equation?
3/8 x-1/2=5/6-x
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Multiply thru by 24 to get:
3*3x - 12 + 5*4 - 24x
9x -12 = 20 - 24x
33x = 32
x = 32/33
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Cheers,
Stan H.