SOLUTION: x/3 = x/2 -2 I cant remember how to do this. Thanks, Pat

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Question 40305: x/3 = x/2 -2
I cant remember how to do this.
Thanks,
Pat
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/3 = x/2 -2
Multiply through by 6 to get:
2x=3x-12
-x=12
x=-12
Cheers,
Stan H.