SOLUTION: I need help solving problems with equations that contain fractions. my problem is 1/2(x+12)= 1/3x can you help me?

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Question 65261: I need help solving problems with equations that contain fractions.
my problem is 1/2(x+12)= 1/3x
can you help me?

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/2(X+12)=1/3X
X/2+6=X/3
X/2-X/3=-6
(3X-2X)/6=-6 COMBINE THE X's & CROSS MULTIPLY.
X=-36 SOLUTION
PROOF
1/2(-36+12)=-36/3
1/2(-24)=-12
-12=-12
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