SOLUTION: x/3-1/2=x+1/3 how do you find the answer

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Question 831674: x/3-1/2=x+1/3 how do you find the answer
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/3-1/2=x+1/3
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Multiply thru by 6 to get:
2x - 3 = 6x + 2
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4x = -5
x = -5/4
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Cheers,
Stan H.