SOLUTION: I am trying to help my daughter solve the below problem: 2/3 x + 3 = 1/4 x -7

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Question 842882: I am trying to help my daughter solve the below problem:
2/3 x + 3 = 1/4 x -7
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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2/3 x + 3 = 1/4 x -7
Multiply by 12
8x + 36 = 3x - 84
subtract 3x
5x + 36 = -84
subtract 36
5x = -120
x = -24