SOLUTION: 5/6 - x/4 = 1/12

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Question 667770: 5/6 - x/4 = 1/12
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
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5%2F6++-+x%2F4+=+1%2F12
Multiply the entire equation by 12 to be rid of the fraction
**Choose 12 because it is the lowest common multiple of 6, 4 and 12**

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10 - 3x = 1
Isolate x
-3x = 1 - 10
-3x = -9
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Divide both sides by -3
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Check cartoon%28%0D%0A5%2F6+-+3%2F4%2C%0D%0A10%2F12+-+9%2F12%2C%0D%0A1%2F12%29
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