SOLUTION: what does the variable x mean in x/2-7x/12=2/3?

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Question 1121606: what does the variable x mean in x/2-7x/12=2/3?
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, josgarithmetic:
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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It means that there is at least one number, such that if this number were substituted for , then is a true statement.


John

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Answer by josgarithmetic(39628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x/2-7x/12=2/3
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Lowest common denominator 12;

12%28x%2F2-7x%2F12%29=12%282%2F3%29

6x-7x=8
-x=8
highlight%28x=-8%29