SOLUTION: Please help me Solve the equation x+1 over 3 equals x-4 over 4. (x+1/3 = x-4/4)

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Question 808699: Please help me Solve the equation x+1 over 3 equals x-4 over 4. (x+1/3 = x-4/4)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39613) About Me  (Show Source):
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I believe you are asking for %28x%2B1%29%2F3=%28x-4%29%2F4, otherwise clarify.

Multiply both sides by 12, which is lowest common denominator:
4(x+1)=3(x-4)
4x+4=3x-12
-x=-12+4 and then multiply both sides by (-1)...
x=12-4
x=8