Answer:
x = 72
Step-by-step explanation:
Multiply through by the lowest common multiple of 3, 2 and 4
To clear the fractions multiply through by 12
The equation can now be written as
8x + 72 = 6x + 3x, that is
8x + 72 = 9x ( subtract 9x from both sides )
- x + 72 = 0 ( subtract 72 from both sides )
- x = - 72 ( multiply both sides by - 1 )
x = 72
Answer:
x=72
Step-by-step explanation:
2/3x + 6 = 1/2x + 1/4 x
Multiply both sides by 12 to get rid of the fractions
12(2/3x + 6) = 12(1/2x + 1/4 x)
8x +72 = 6x +3x
Combine like terms
8x+72 = 9x
Subtract 8x from each side
8x-8x+72 = 9x-8x
72 = x
