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Question 260194: how do i solve??
1/2x-1/3=1/4x+1/6
i need to understand the process of getting the answer
thanks for the help
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! how do i solve??
1/2x-1/3=1/4x+1/6
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It's easier if you get rid of the denominators, multiply each term by 12, results:
6x - 4 = 3x + 2
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Subtract 3x from both sides
6x - 3x - 4 = 2
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Add 4 to each side
3x = 2 + 4
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3x = 6
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Divide both sides by 3
x = 2
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Check solution in original equation
1/2(2) - 1/3 = 1/4(2) + 1/6
1 - 1/3 = 1/2 + 1/6
Common denominator
6/6 - 2/6 = 3/6 + 1/6
2/6 = 2/6, confirms our solution
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