SOLUTION: Solve:- 3/2x-3+4/3-2x-5/8x-12=1 I am confused can u pls help me urgently. Thanks

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Question 109590: Solve:-
3/2x-3+4/3-2x-5/8x-12=1
I am confused can u pls help me urgently.
Thanks
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%283%2F2%29x-3%2B4%2F3-2x-%285%2F8%29x-12=1 Start with the given equation



%2824%29%28%283%2F2%29x-3%2B4%2F3-2x-%285%2F8%29x-12%29=%2824%29%281%29 Multiply both sides by the LCM of 24. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)



36x-72%2B32-48x-15x-288=24 Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side



-27x-328=24 Combine like terms on the left side


-27x=24%2B328Add 328 to both sides


-27x=352 Combine like terms on the right side


x=%28352%29%2F%28-27%29 Divide both sides by -27 to isolate x



x=-352%2F27 Reduce

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Answer:
So our answer is x=-352%2F27 (which is approximately x=-13.037037037037 in decimal form)