SOLUTION: three fifths times x minus 2 = 6 +one fourth times x

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Question 355542: three fifths times x minus 2 = 6 +one fourth times x
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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%283%2F5%29x-2=6%2B%281%2F4%29x
Multiply both sides by 20.
12x-40=120%2B5x
Now solve for x.