SOLUTION: How do you solve the following ? x/2 -6 = x/7 -1 I am trying to study for my final exam and I got really stuck non this one. Thank a million :-)

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Question 684413: How do you solve the following ?
x/2 -6 = x/7 -1
I am trying to study for my final exam and I got really stuck non this one.
Thank a million :-)
Answer by MathTherapy(10551) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

x/2 -6 = x/7 -1
I am trying to study for my final exam and I got really stuck non this one.
Thank a million :-)

Why couldn't you reveal where you're getting stuck?

Anyway, x%2F2+-+6+=+x%2F7+-+1

7x - 84 = 2x - 14 ----- Multiplying by LCD, 14
7x - 2x = - 14 + 84
5x = 70

x = 70%2F5, or highlight_green%2814%29

You can do the check!!

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