SOLUTION: Solve x: 1/2x - 2/3 = 1 - 1/3x I hope my question was clear with the spacing. Thanks in advance!

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Question 1005206: Solve x: 1/2x - 2/3 = 1 - 1/3x
I hope my question was clear with the spacing. Thanks in advance!
Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve x: 1/2x - 2/3 = 1 - 1/3x
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Multiply both sides by 6. You will get

3x - 4 = 6 - 2x,
3x + 2x = 6 + 4,
5x = 10,

x = 10%2F5 = 2.