SOLUTION: x/2-x/3=12

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Question 207502: x/2-x/3=12
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x%2F2-x%2F3=12 Start with the given equation.


6%28x%2Fcross%282%29-x%2Fcross%283%29%29=6%2812%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 6 to clear any fractions.


3x-2x=72 Distribute and multiply.


x=72 Combine like terms on the left side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=72