SOLUTION: x/6 - x/8 = 1

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Question 112942: x/6 - x/8 = 1
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%2F6-x%2F8=1 Start with the given equation



%2824%29%28x%2F6-x%2F8%29=%2824%29%281%29 Multiply both sides by the LCM of 24. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)



4x-3x=24 Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side



x=24 Combine like terms on the left side

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Answer:
So our answer is x=24