SOLUTION: I am having trouble figuring out how to get my complete answer to this equation 4/3x-4/-3=8 I was able to figure out the first part but am having trouble with the second part.

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Question 752288: I am having trouble figuring out how to get my complete answer to this equation
4/3x-4/-3=8
I was able to figure out the first part but am having trouble with the second part.

Answer by unlockmath(1688) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hello,
This 4/3x-4/-3=8 as it is written is a bit confusing so let's write it this way:
4/3x-(4/-3)=8
Multiply by 3x:
4+4x=24x
Subtract 4x and divide by 20 to get:
x=1/5
RJ
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