SOLUTION: x-4 over 2 = 6 over 5 I had tried dividing the equation by 12 but it did not work, or maybe I did something wrong somewhere else. Please help, thank you!

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Question 226221: x-4 over 2 = 6 over 5
I had tried dividing the equation by 12 but it did not work, or maybe I did something wrong somewhere else. Please help, thank you!
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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multiplying by 10 (LCD) ___ 5(x-4) = 12

distributing ___ 5x - 20 = 12

adding 20 ___ 5x = 32 ___ x = 6.4 ___ or 6 2/5