SOLUTION: Solving equations with fractional coefficiants is to multiply both sides of the equation. x-2/2- x+2/4=1/2 This is a question I did. I have no understanding on how to do it. Ple

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Question 138897: Solving equations with fractional coefficiants is to multiply both sides of the equation.
x-2/2- x+2/4=1/2
This is a question I did. I have no understanding on how to do it.
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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x-2)/2- (x+2)/4 = 1/2
Multiply thru by 4 to get:
2(x-2) - (x+2) = 2
2x - 4 -x -2 = 2
x -6 = 2
x = 8
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Cheers,
Stan H.