SOLUTION: 3/4 (x) +8 = 1/3 (x) -7

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Question 684474: 3/4 (x) +8 = 1/3 (x) -7
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Multiply the entire equation by 12 to remove the fractions
12%283%2F4%29x+%2B+12%288%29+=+12%281%2F3%29x+-+12%287%29
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9x + 96 = 4x - 84
Group like terms
9x - 4x = -84 - 96
5x = -180
highlight_green%28x+=+-36%29
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