SOLUTION: how do i solve 1/3 x+ 3/4x=13 and -2x + 4 > 12

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Question 110273: how do i solve 1/3 x+ 3/4x=13
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-2x + 4 > 12

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve 1/3 x+ 3/4x=13
Multiply both sides by 12 to get:
4x + 9x = 13*12
13x = 13*12
x = 12
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and
-2x + 4 > 12
Add 2x to both sides to get:
4 > 2x+12
Divide thru by 2 to get:
2 > x+6
Subtract 6 from both sides to get:
x < -4
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Cheers,
Stan H.