SOLUTION: Solve and check each of the following for X: A: (x/3)-2=1 B: (x/6)-(x/8)=1

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Question 147260: Solve and check each of the following for X:
A: (x/3)-2=1
B: (x/6)-(x/8)=1
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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A:


x%2F3-2=1 Start with the given equation.


3%28x%2Fcross%283%29-2%29=3%281%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 3 to clear any fractions.


x-6=3 Distribute and multiply.


x=3%2B6 Add 6 to both sides.


x=9 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the answer is x=9





B:



%28x%2F6%29-%28x%2F8%29=1 Start with the given equation.


24%28x%2Fcross%286%29-x%2Fcross%288%29%29=24%281%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 24 to clear any fractions.


4x-3x=24 Distribute and multiply.


x=24 Combine like terms on the left side.


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Answer:

So the answer is x=24