SOLUTION: solve please. x/3 - 1/4 = (3x-8)/12

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Question 119833: solve please. x/3 - 1/4 = (3x-8)/12
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%2F3-1%2F4=%283x-8%29%2F12 Start with the given equation



%2812%29%28x%2F3-1%2F4%29=%2812%29%28%283x-8%29%2F12%29 Multiply both sides by the LCM of 12. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)



4x-3=3x-8 Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side



4x-3=3x-8 Distribute


4x=3x-8%2B3Add 3 to both sides


4x-3x=-8%2B3 Subtract 3x from both sides


x=-8%2B3 Combine like terms on the left side


x=-5 Combine like terms on the right side

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Answer:
So our answer is x=-5