Question 65339
{{{(3/8)x-(1/6)x=4}}}
Multiply each term by 24 to eliminate the fractions.
{{{(3/8)*24x-(1/6)*24x=4*24}}}
{{{9x-4x=96}}}
{{{5x=96}}}
{{{x=96/5=19.2}}}


Check 3/8 of 19.2 =7 .2
1/6 of 19.2 = 3.2
Difference of 4