SOLUTION: Solve and check each of the following equations for x. x/6 - x/8 = 1 Thank You!!!

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Question 44594: Solve and check each of the following equations for x.
x/6 - x/8 = 1
Thank You!!!
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%2F6+-+x%2F8+=+1
The LCD is 24
%284%2F4%29%2A%28x%2F6%29+-+%283%2F3%29%2A%28x%2F8%29+=+1
4x%2F24+-+3x%2F24+=+1
%284x+-+3x%29%2F+24+=+1
x+%2F+24+=+1
x+=+24
check
24%2F6+-+24%2F8+=+1
4+-+3+=+1
OK