SOLUTION: 3/4x + 1 = x + 5/6 I know the answer is x=2/3 ut dont know how they got it. Thanks

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Question 394233: 3/4x + 1 = x + 5/6 I know the answer is x=2/3 ut dont know how they got it.
Thanks
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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3/4x + 1 = x + 5/6
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Multiply thru by 24
18x + 24 = 24x + 20
Collect terms
4 = 6x
x = 2/3