SOLUTION: I just can't seem to get this. Can you help me solve this equation? Thanks x/8 +x/12 = -4

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Question 159712: I just can't seem to get this. Can you help me solve this equation? Thanks
x/8 +x/12 = -4
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/8 +x/12 = -4
(3x+2x)/24=-4
5x/24=-4
5x=-4*24
5x=-96
x=-96/5
x=-19.2 answer.
Proof:
-19.2/8-19.2/12=-4
-2.4-1.6=-4
-4=-4