SOLUTION: how do i solve for x with this? 12 + x 4x-14 _______ = _______ + 4 −4 3

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Question 796152: how do i solve for x with this?

12 + x 4x-14
_______ = _______ + 4
−4 3


Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What you are possibly trying to show for help is this:
%2812%2Bx%29%2F%28-4%29=%284x-14%29%2F3%2B4

Use the simplest common denominator, "12", and multiply left member and right member by 12. This will help to clear the fractions or rational terms. The step will give you this:

%2812%2Bx%29%2A%28-3%29=4%284x-14%29%2B48
-3x-36=16x-56%2B48
-3x-16x=36-56%2B48
-19x=-20%2B48
-19x=28
highlight%28x=-28%2F19%29